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Selective episiotomy vs. implementation of a non-episiotomy protocol: a randomized clinical trial

Reproductive Health, 2017
Background Despite all the evidence corroborating the selective use of episiotomy and although routine use of the procedure is contraindicated, there are no evidences corroborating if episiotomy is necessary in any circumstance.
M. M. Amorim, Isabela Cristina Coutinho, Inês Melo, Leila Katz   +3 more
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Pregnancy‐Related Risk and Birth Setting Trends: Insights From Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data

Birth, EarlyView.
New analysis from 15 years of Indonesian Demographic Health Survey Data has identified a shift from home birth to hospital birth. However, 65% of women who gave birth in hospital had no risk factors, while 13% of women who gave birth at home did report pregnancy‐related risk factors.
Kai Hodgkin, Grace Joshy, Kamalini Lokuge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effectiveness of breast crawl on the intensity of episiotomy pain and behavioral response among women during episiotomy suturing

Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2017
Background: Methods to provide comfort and relieve pain are of paramount importance for the child bearing woman. Unfortunately very little importance is given to reduce the pain and discomfort of the women during episiotomy suturing.
Vevila Ronald Fernandes
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Exploring the Passive Second Stage of Labour and Related Perinatal Outcomes in a Physiological Cohort

Birth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The passive second stage of labor has been increasingly recognized as a normal phase of labor. However, it remains poorly studied, especially in healthy women. This study aims to assess the passive phase in healthy laboring women and maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Lucia Zagra, Maria Panzeri, Simona Fumagalli, Teresa Gramegna, Antonella Nespoli, Sara Ornaghi, Anna Locatelli   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effectiveness of Online Versus Group Prenatal Education on Breastfeeding Determinants and Outcomes in Nulliparous Women: A Prospective Cohort Study

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Prenatal education is key to promoting breastfeeding. To address equity and access challenges, health care facilities are increasingly offering online prenatal education in addition to in‐person sessions. This study aimed to estimate the influence of online and group prenatal education services, used separately or together, on ...
Marie‐Violaine Ponte, Alexandre Prud'homme, Sonia Semenic, Stéphane Turcotte, Maude Laberge, Nils Chaillet, Geneviève Roch   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Episiotomy is associated with a reduced risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury in nulliparous vacuum‐assisted deliveries, particularly in high‐risk cases

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica
Introduction Vacuum‐assisted delivery is a major risk factor for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI), yet agreement is lacking on whether mediolateral episiotomy mitigates risk.
Matan Anteby, Tally Pinchas‐Cohen, Anat Lavie, Sharon Maslovitz, Ronen Gold, Asnat Groutz, Yariv Yogev, Yoav Baruch   +7 more
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Women's Perceptions of Sexual Function During the Postpartum Period: Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Sexuality is a multifaceted aspect of life influenced by several dimensions, including biology, psychology, socioeconomics, and spirituality. Postpartum sexual health remains an understudied and relevant area for women. This systematic review of qualitative studies aimed to synthesize knowledge of the perceptions of sexuality of women who ...
Verónica Mejía‐Mercado, Cristina Gallego‐Gómez, Ana Torres‐Costoso, Vicente Martínez‐Vizcaíno, Claudia Andrea Quezada‐Bascuñán, Sandra Martínez‐Bustelo, Eva Rodríguez‐Gutiérrez, Sergio Núnez de Arenas‐Arroyo, Asunción Ferri‐Morales   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perineal Outcome after Restrictive use of Episiotomy in Primi-gravidas

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2009
Introduction: Episiotomy is a common obstetrical practice that is believed to prevent severe lacerations. Principles of evidence based medicine raises questions on the utility of routine episiotomy.
A Joshi, R Acharya
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Optimizing Nurse‐Involved Non‐Pharmacological Interventions for Postoperative Pain: A Scoping Review

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify the types of non‐pharmacological interventions, nurses' roles and outcome measures used for postoperative pain management in inpatients. Design A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Methods Eligible studies were those involving adult surgical inpatients receiving nurse‐involved non ...
Jihyung Son, Sunghwa Na, Hyun Joo Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Factors Associated with Episiotomy Practices in Bahirdar City, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2020
Fentahun Beyene, Azezu Asres Nigussie, Simachew Kassa Limenih, Azimeraw Arega Tesfu, Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Fentahun Beyene Email ...
Beyene F, Nigussie AA, Limenih SK, Tesfu AA, Wudineh KG   +4 more
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