Impact of Using a Mirror in the Second Stage of Labor on Childbirth Duration and Experience
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 122
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) Total Score
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to investigate the impact of using a labor mirror during the second stage of labor on both the duration of labor and the mother's overall experience. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Does using a labor mirror in the second stage of labor affect the duration of labor?
- Does the use of a labor mirror in the second stage of labor affect women's total birth experience scale score? To assess the effect of using a birth mirror during the second stage of labor on the duration of labor and mothers' satisfaction with labor, the researchers will give one group a birth mirror and the other group will receive normal midwifery care.
- In the second stage of labor, the birth mirror will be positioned so that the woman can see the progress of the baby as she pushes (lithotomy position).
- Within 24 hours after delivery, mothers will complete the Birth Experience Scale and an opinion form about the use of the mirror.
- The control group will not receive any intervention.
详细描述
Childbirth is one of the most significant experiences in a woman's life. The second stage of labor, when the cervix is fully dilated and the baby moves through the birth canal, is a crucial phase. Various techniques and tools are used during this stage to assist delivery, one of which is the labor mirror. This tool allows the mother to visually observe the perineum and monitor the progress of labor, especially in water births. Both handheld and bed-mounted options are available, usually made of acrylic, and they can have adjustable angles for better visualization.
The use of a labor mirror offers several benefits. It enables real-time monitoring of the birthing process, allowing midwives to make timely interventions. More importantly, it helps mothers feel more involved in the birth, boosting their confidence and motivation, especially when they see the baby's head. This can lead to more controlled pushing and potentially shorten the duration of labor.
In summary, the labor mirror can enhance the birth experience by allowing mothers to participate actively and by providing emotional support, which may reduce the length of the second stage of labor. However, its use is not widespread in Turkey. This study aims to investigate the impact of using a labor mirror during the second stage of labor on both the duration of labor and the mother's overall experience.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •between 38-42 weeks of gestation,
- •had a healthy fetus,
- •had no perinatal and obstetric risk,
- •did not have prolonged trauma,
- •could understand and speak Turkish
排除标准
- •preterm labor onset,
- •premature rupture of membranes,
- •epidural analgesia,
- •amniotic fluid with meconium,
- •fetal risk
- •intervention delivery
研究组 & 干预措施
Experiment
In the second stage of labor, the birth mirror will be used to allow the mother to see her own perineum.
干预措施: Labor Mirror (Other)
Control
During the birth process, she will receive routine midwifery care and no intervention will be made.
结局指标
主要结局
Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) Total Score
时间窗: Within 24 hours postpartum
The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) is a validated scale measuring women's birth experiences. It has 22 items across 4 subscales. Total score is the sum of all items converted to a 1-4 scale, yielding a range of 22-88. Higher scores indicate a more positive childbirth experience.
次要结局
- Duration of the Second Stage of Labor(During the second stage of labor, within the birth process)
研究者
Resmiye Ozdilek
Investigator
Kocaeli University