Perineal Massage during Second Stage of Labor to the Perineal Laceration Degree in Primigravida

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...

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

Effect of perineal massage on the incidence of episiotomy and perineal laceration in a nurse-midwifery service.

Background: Perineal traumas particularly caused by following vaginal delivery are associated with short and long term morbidity for women. Therefore, interventions that increase the probability of intact perineum are necessary. The aim of study was to determine the effect of perineal massage with a sterile lubricant on the incidence of episiotomy and perinea laceration. Materials: This clinica...

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...

Surgical repair of third-degree perineal laceration by Goetz technique in the mare: 7 cases (2000-2005)

Third-degree perineal lacerations in 7 mares were repaired surgically by a one-stage method (Goetz technique). Primary healing occurred in all of them without any complication. The conception rate obtained after surgery was 70.1%. Five horses out of seven got pregnant after surgery and no further injury was seen at subsequent foaling. Three mares have produced several healthy foals without any ...