Objective  To explore the effect of postpartum staged nursing intervention on pelvic floor muscle strength and quality of life of puerperas with vaginal delivery.

  Methods  A total of 156 vaginal delivery women were divided into control group (n=78) and research group (n=78)according to the random number table method. The control group was given routine nursing, while the study group was given staged pelvic floor intervention nursing. After 3 months of nursing intervention, the pelvic floor muscle strength, quality of life were compared between the two groups.

  Results  The rate of pelvic floor muscle strength ≥grade 3 in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (73.08% vs. 52.56%, P < 0.05). There were no significant difference in Simple Questionnaire for Pelvic Floor Disorders(PFIQ-7), Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Questionnaire(PFDI-20)and Quality of Life Measurement Scale(WHQOL-BREF) scores between the two groups before nursing (P>0.05). After nursing intervention, the PFIQ-7 and PFDI-20 scores in the study group were significantly lower, and the WHQOL-BREF score of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P < 0.05).

  Conclusion  Postpartum staged nursing intervention can effectively improve the pelvic floor muscle strength of parturients and enhance the recovery of pelvic floor function, greatly improve the quality of life.