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The Effect of Birth Ball and Perineal Massage on Perineal Pain, Perineal Trauma and Birth Satisfaction
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
One of the important causes of perineal trauma is perineal tension. By reducing this tension, perineal trauma can be prevented. Perineal trauma is a birth complication that can be prevented with midwifery approaches. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of birth ball and perineal massage on perineal pain, perineal trauma and labor satisfaction in the intrapartum period.
Official title: The Effect of Birth Ball and Perineal Massage on Perineal Pain, Perineal Trauma and Birth Satisfaction During the Intrapartum Period
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
144
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2025-10-01
Last Updated
2025-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Birth Ball
Written and verbal consent will be obtained by giving information about the study.The Pregnant Diagnosis Form will be filled out.When the cervical opening is 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-10 cm, the pregnant woman will have a birth ball application for 10 minutes. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be completed before and after each application. During labor, the Labor Monitoring and Perineal Trauma Assessment Form will be completed and the presence/degree of perineal trauma will be evaluated.Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be completed at the 1st hour postpartum.At the 4th hour postpartum, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and The Scale for Measuring Maternal Satisfaction in Birth will be completed.
Perineal Massage
Written and verbal consent will be obtained by giving information about the study.The Pregnant Diagnosis Form will be filled out. When the cervical opening is 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-10 cm, 10 minutes of perineal massage will be applied to the pregnant woman. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be completed before and after each application. During labor, the Labor Monitoring and Perineal Trauma Assessment Form will be completed and the presence/degree of perineal trauma will be evaluated.Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be completed at the 1st hour postpartum.At the 4th hour postpartum, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and The Scale for Measuring Maternal Satisfaction in Birth will be completed.
Control Group
Pregnant women in the control group will not receive any intervention. Pregnant women in this group will only receive routine midwifery care. Written and verbal consent will be obtained by giving information about the study.Pregnancy Diagnosis Form will be filled.When the cervical opening is 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm and 8-10 cm, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be completed. During labor, the Labor Monitoring and Perineal Trauma Assessment Form will be completed and the presence/degree of perineal trauma will be evaluated.Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be completed at the 1st hour postpartum.At the 4th hour postpartum, the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and The Scale for Measuring Maternal Satisfaction in Birth will be completed.