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NCT Number: NCT05360823

The Effect of Using a Birth Ball and Squatting Position During Labor

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of using the birth ball and squatting position during labor on labor pain, duration of labor and satisfaction. The research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The sample of the study consisted of a total of 159 pregnant women, 53 in the birthing ball application group, 53 in the squatting group, and 53 in the control group, who met the criteria for inclusion in the study.

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Key information

Conditions

Labor Pain Behavior Health Behavior Labor Fast Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Patient Satisfaction Personal Satisfaction Satisfaction, Patient Signs and Symptoms Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • No risky pregnancy
  • Gestational week between 37-42
  • Unopened amniotic membrane
  • Those who will give birth vaginally
  • In active phase
  • Fluent in Turkish
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Primiparous

Exclusion criteria

  • Any complication development
  • Cesarean section status

Treatment and study plan

Birth Ball

Other

Exercises for childbirth

squatting

Other

Exercises for childbirth

Primary outcomes

  1. Personal and Obstetric Information Form

    Time frame: pre-intervention

    This form, prepared by the researcher, consists of 45 questions including sociodemographic, obstetric and obstetric follow-up information of women.

  2. Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: latent, active and transition phase of labor

    It is a measuring instrument with a score between 0 (no pain) and 10 (severe pain), divided equally by marks on a horizontal or vertical 10 cm line. Horizontal form was used in the research. The scale was used to assess the severity of pain.

  3. Partogram

    Time frame: active phase of labor

    It is a graphical form used to evaluate the progress of birth and the health status of the baby.

  4. Evaluation Scale for Maternal Satisfaction with Normal Delivery

    Time frame: Postpartum at the 4th hour

    This is used to assess the mother's level of satisfaction at birth. The scale, which has a validity and reliability of 0.91 in Turkey, was developed by Güngör and Beji in 2009. It is a 5-point Likert-type scale consisting of 43 items and 10 sub-dimensions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fatma Dünmez

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Using a Birth Ball and Squatting Position During Labor on Labor Pain, Duration of Labor and Satisfaction

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
May 4, 2022
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2022

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