Relationship Between Mode of Birth and Quality of Life for Women's Health During Postpartum Period

Background: The postpartum period is accompanied by many changes in women's health. Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between mode of birth and women quality of life during the postpartum period. Methods: The study was conducted in the outpatient clinic of Belbeis Hospital, Belbeis City, Al Sharkia Governorate. Study design: Descriptive design was used in this study. The data was collected through a structured interview questionnaire and a SF-36 form to assess the quality of life of women used a purposive sample method. The study carried out from May to June 2017. Participants: A total of 400 women attended the outpatient clinic. Results: The mean age of women was 27.5 ± 7.86 years and 26.3 ± 7.51 years for a caesarean and vaginal birth group, respectively. The mean total of SF-36 scores was higher among vaginal birth group compared to caesarean birth with statistically significant differences. Conclusion& Recommendation: According to the study results, the vaginal birth group had higher scores of SF-36 compared to caesarean delivery. Thus, vaginal birth is the safe choice for mothers and their family, if there were no indications of caesarean delivery