Health Condition 1: O709- Perineal laceration during delivery, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Antepartum perineal massage: group A will recieve antepartum perineal massage starting at 34 weeks till term
Control Intervention1: No antepartum perineal massage: group B will not reci
Sponsors
Lady Hardinge Medical College,
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: all low risk primigravida between 34-36 weeks of gestation with single live foetus in cephalic presentation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: All high risk primigravida and primigravida with diagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction .Previous history of perineal trauma and expected foetal weight more than 95th centile for that gestation .Presence of pre-existing genital infections.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of women in both groups who will have perineal laceration .Timepoint: Intrapartum period /during delivery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of women in both groups experiencing episiotomy and perineal pain at 48 hours postpartum and • Proportion of women in both groups having prolonged second stage of labour (more than 2 hours)Timepoint: During 2 nd stage of labour and 48 hrs post partum | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrishti chola
Lady Hardinge Medical College
Outcome results
None listed