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[Female Genital Mutilations : the condition in Liege].

L Swenen1, G Brichant1, A Kaluanga1

  • 1Service de Gynécologie, CHR de la Citadelle, Liège, Belgique.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|April 8, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is associated with increased Group B Streptococcus carriage and higher rates of perineal tears during childbirth. Obstetricians must be aware of these risks in patients with FGM.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Anthropology

Background:

  • Increasing global migration necessitates awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) in obstetric practice.
  • FGM presents unique challenges and potential complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Understanding these complications is crucial for providing appropriate maternal care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and describe the obstetrical complications associated with female genital mutilation (FGM).
  • To compare pregnancy, childbirth, newborn, and postpartum outcomes between women with and without FGM.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study design was employed.
  • A group of 69 women with FGM (mutilated patients) was compared to a control group of 162 women without FGM.
Keywords:
Obstetrical complicationsGenital mutilations

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  • Data collected included pregnancy, childbirth, newborn, postpartum outcomes, and length of hospital stay.

    • Main Results:

    • Women with FGM showed significantly higher rates of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) carriage (44%) compared to the control group (23%).
    • Perineal outcomes indicated a higher incidence of tears during vaginal deliveries in the FGM group (42%) versus the control group (26%).
    • Episiotomy rates were similar between the groups (31% FGM vs. 35% control).

    Conclusions:

    • Female genital mutilation is linked to increased Group B Streptococcus colonization.
    • FGM is associated with a higher risk of perineal trauma during vaginal birth.
    • Healthcare providers should be prepared for the specific obstetrical needs of women with FGM.