Effectiveness of Perineal Massage in the Second Stage of Labor in Preventing Perineal Trauma

Comparing the effect of active and expectant managements of the second stage of labor on perineal status

The effect of perineal massage during the second stage of birth on nulliparous women perineal: A randomization clinical trial

Background Childbirth and puerperium are of the most important periods in women's lives and can affect different aspects of their lives. Objective To determine the effect of perineal massage in the second stage of labor on perineal lacerations, episiotomy, and perineal pain in nulliparous women. Methods This randomization clinical trial was conducted at Be'sat Hospital in Sanandaj, Iran, fr...

Perineal massage in labour and prevention of perineal trauma: randomised controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of perineal massage in the second stage of labour on perineal outcomes. DESIGN Randomised controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS At 36 weeks' gestation, women expecting normal birth of a singleton were asked to join the study. Women became eligible to be randomised in labour if they progressed to full dilatation of the cervix or 8 cm or more if nulliparous or 5 cm...

the effectiveness of physical therapy techniques in the second stage of labor on perineal trauma in nulliparous women referring to the teaching hospitalof emam khomeini – khalkhal

the effectiveness of physical therapy techniques in the second stage of labor on perineal trauma in nulliparous women referring to the teaching hospitalof emam khomeini – khalkhal     sohrabi m [1] , ivan bagha r [2] *, shirinkam r [3]     received: 18feb, 2012 accepted: 6may 2012     abstract   background & aims : perineal trauma is common outcome of vaginal birth, and can cause short term and...

Antenatal Perineal Massage

Evidence-Based Answer Antenatal digital perineal massage in the final month of pregnancy is safe and well tolerated. Women who have not had a previous vaginal delivery and perform digital perineal massage in the final month of pregnancy experience less perineal birth trauma, mostly through fewer episiotomies, than those who have not performed massage. Women who have had a previous vaginal deliv...