Health Condition 1: O00-O9A- Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Group B Birthing Ball (BB) exercises: Warm Up (Circular movements, rocking forward, backward, and sideways while seated on the birthing ball (BB))
Upper Body Strength (Holding the BB wh
Sponsors
Dr Ketki Kunjarkar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women aged over 18 - 35 years, nulliparous, in their third trimester (more than or equal to 28 weeks of gestation), with a singleton pregnancy, and cephalic presentation No major obstetric complications and normal extremities allowing the performance of activities Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: High-risk pregnancies (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta previa). Known fetal anomalies or complications. Previous uterine surgery or history of cesarean delivery. Medical conditions limiting participation in physiotherapy (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular issues).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total Duration of Labor,Type of Delivery, Apgar Scores measured at 5 minutes after birth Timepoint: Total Duration of Labor ? At delivery (Day 0) Type of Delivery ? At delivery (Day 0) Apgar Score ? At 5 minutes after birth (Day 0) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Labor Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale - VAS) Perception of Childbirth (MPCS - Maternal Perception of Childbirth Scale) Rate of NICU AdmissionsTimepoint: Labor Pain Intensity (VAS) ? Within 24 hrs after delivery Perception of Childbirth (MPCS) ? Within 24 hrs after delivery Rate of NICU Admissions ? At birth (Day 0) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ketki Kunjarkar
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed