Cervical ripening and initiation of labor. Spontaneous vertex delivery
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group: acupressure applied in acupressure points BL32, BL60 and SP6 2 times daily for 30 minutes. Intervention 2: The sham acupressure group: pressure was applied in i
Prevention
The intervention group: acupressure applied in acupressure points BL32, BL60 and SP6 2 times daily for 30 minutes.
The sham acupressure group: pressure was applied in ineffective point for 30 minutes 2 times a day.
Control group: routine care
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of 18-35 years old? gestational age of 39-41 weeks based on LMP or ultrasound in first trimester? nulliparous women? single fetus with cephalic presentation? intact membrane? bishop score< 4? body mass index between 19/8 to 30? estimated fetal weight between ( 4000-2500 gr )? low risk pregnancy? not having sexual intercourse 24 hours before and up to end of the study? not use of any kind of chemical drug or herb to start labor for 36 hours before study Exclusion criteria: discontinuing of the study by mother request? taking chemical or herbal drugs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cervical ripening. Timepoint: Before intervention,48 and 96 hours after intervation and at the time of hospitalization. Method of measurement: Examination.;Initiation of labor. Timepoint: Before intervention,48 and 96 hours after intervation and at the time of hospitalization. Method of measurement: Examination. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| During of second stage of labor. Timepoint: At last of study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;During of first stage of labor. Timepoint: At last of study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Neonatal Apgar. Timepoint: At last of study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Use of oxytocin. Timepoint: At last of study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Type of delivery. Timepoint: At last of study. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Mahmoudi Kohani
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed