Overview

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of written or visual information provided outside of routine postpartum follow-up on pelvic floor knowledge and pelvic floor function in women during the postpartum period.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Be between the ages of 18 and 45
2. Single pregnancy
3. Full-term delivery
4. Be willing to participate in the study
5. Be literate in Turkish

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of fecal or urinary incontinence prior to pregnancy
2. Presence of neurological or orthopedic problems that could cause pelvic floor dysfunction
3. Presence of psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that makes it difficult to answer questions
4. History of pelvic surgery
5. History of high-risk pregnancy (preeclampsia, eclampsia, multiple pregnancy, etc.)