Labour Pain Relief
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention vs control (parallel):Birth ball
Sponsors
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Chinese women able to provide informed consent (2) Singleton pregnancy in cephalic presentation planned for vaginal birth (3) Gestational age of 37-42 weeks admitted into a single room in labour unit either in spontaneous active labour and second stage not imminent; or for induction of labour (4) Uncomplicated past obstetrical and antenatal history enabling them to be under independent midwifery care
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Multiple pregnancy (2) Foetal malpresentation contraindicating vaginal delivery (3) Complicated pregnancy requiring close monitoring and restricted mobilization (4) History of caesarean delivery or caesarean delivery planned for this pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity;Satisfaction with pain relief;Sense of control in labour;Satisfaction with childbirth experience; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect (negative) on mother-baby interaction;Breastfeeding;Assisted vaginal birth;Caesarean section;Adverse effects;Admission to special care baby unit or neonatal intensive care unit;Apgar score;Infant outcomes at long-term follow-up;Cost; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactKatrina Wai-Kay TSANG
Outcome results
None listed