Edema of the perineal or vulvar region caused by pregnancy and childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Experimental Group:Manual Lymphatic Drainage Combined with Pelvic Floor Myofascial Release Therapy
Control Group:Standard Clinical Nursing Care
Sponsors
Southern Medical University Southern Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Women undergoing vaginal delivery; 2.Women with full-term singleton pregnancies; 3.Women with cephalic fetal presentation; 4.Women aged over 18 years; 5.Women diagnosed with first- or second-degree perineal lacerations, or who underwent episiotomy; 6.Women presenting with perineal and/or vulvar edema; 7.Women without urogenital complications; 8.Women who voluntarily signed the informed consent form;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Women with major comorbidities (e.g., heart disease, systemic lupus erythematosus); 2.Women with perineal hematoma, wound infection, or varicose veins; 3.Women with retained placenta or membranes; 4.Women who used analgesics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) postpartum; 5.Women who were separated from their newborns postpartum; 6.Patients deemed unsuitable for participation by the investigators; 7.Women with hypoproteinemia (total serum protein < 60 g/L or albumin < 35 g/L).
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perineal Healing Status;Pain;Level of postnatal self-care; | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perineal/Vulvar Edema Size; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXue Xu
Southern Medical University Southern Hospital
Outcome results
None listed