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NCT Number: NCT02201615

The Effect of Perineal Massage in Childbirth

Objective To examine the effects of perineal massage applied during the action of birth on the frequency of episiotomy procedures, perineal tearing and the duration of the second stage of birth.

Methods The present study was a randomized controlled experimental. Women (284 women) were informed on the study and provided their written consent. 10-minute perineal massage with glycerine was applied to the women in the test group for 4 times during the first stage and 1 time in the second stage of birth. The women in the control group received the routine care procedure at the clinic.

Results According to the study findings, 31% of the women in the test group and 69.7% of the women in the control group were made subject to episiotomy (p<0.05). In the test and control group 9.2%, 2.4% of the women developed spontaneous perineal laceration (p>0.05). The average duration of the action of birth was 25.33 minutes in the test group and 28.18 minutes in the control group (p<0.05).

Conclusion The study results indicate that perineal massage applied during the action of birth decreased the rate of episiotomy procedure and shortened the duration of the second stage of birth.

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Key information

Conditions

Obstetric Labor Complications Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Urogenital Diseases

Age range

19 year–49 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • With no pregnancy-related complications diagnosed during pregnancy,
  • No definitive indication for C-section,
  • Satisfying the pregnancy week in terms of the fetal dimensions,
  • At the 37th-42nd gestation week,
  • Applying to have her first or second birth,
  • With no systemic condition,
  • With head presentation,
  • At the latent phase of the first stage of birth with a dilatation under 4 cm and effacement below 50%,
  • That have provided written consent specifying their voluntariness in participating in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • With pregnancy-related complications diagnosed during pregnancy,
  • Definitive indication for C-section,
  • No satisfying the pregnancy week in terms of the fetal dimensions,
  • At the <37th- >42nd gestation week,
  • With systemic condition,
  • With no head presentation,
  • At the latent phase of the first stage of birth with a dilatation above 4 cm
  • No have provided written consent specifying their voluntariness in participating in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Perineal massage in childbirth

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Episiotomy procedures

    Time frame: until completed the second stage of labour, about from 30 min to 24 h

Secondary outcomes

  1. Length of the second stage of labour

    Time frame: until completed the second stage of labour, about from 30 min to 24 h

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cumhuriyet University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Perineal Massage in Childbirth: the Rate of Episiotomy Procedures, Perineal Tears and the Length of the Second Stage of Labour

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
First posted
Jul 28, 2014
Registry last updated
Aug 27, 2014

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