Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.Jogarasah, K.Herath, R.2019-02-082019-02-082016Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2016; Vol. 38 (suppl. 1): p. 702279-1655http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/19881Poster Presentation Abstract (P80), Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 1st – 3rd July 2016, Colombo, Sri LankaBACKGROUND: Perineal pain is a common symptom following vaginal childbirth. Reducing of the degree of pain experienced has been shown to improve maternal wellbeing and normal functioning within the family. METHODS: We performed the audit in the professorial ward of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital. Participants perception of pain was assessed using a verbal numeric rating scale. RESULT: All participants had experienced some degree of perineal pain. However significantly reduced levels of pain were experienced in those who had received analgesia. CONCLUSION: Perineal pain is a common symptom among women following childbirth. However such pain can be significantly reduced with appropriate interventionsenPerineal painConference abstract