Physiological edema of pregnancy. Gestational oedema
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: On the first day of the study, determined leg edema by pressing index and the middle fingers on the tibia and measured three points of the circumference of each leg including the ankle
On the first day of the study, determined leg edema by pressing index and the middle fingers on the tibia and measured three points of the circumference of each leg including the ankle, heel and aroun
The control group only received routine pregnancy actions and checked circumference diameters of foot and measures pain by researcher on 1, 5 and 7 dayes.
Sponsors
Undersecretary for Research at ZUMS
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age 18-35 years; within 30-40 weeks of normal pregnancy; maternal body mass index in the normal range (19.8 <BMI <29); cephalic presentation; normal amniotic fluid and fetus; singleton pregnancy; education at least fifth grade primary school and no history of infertility nor acute; chronic cardiovascular and systemic diseases; edema in feet up to knee with (+) or (++) ; lack of bed rest; absence of psychological problems; pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; no drug use but iron and vitamins; non-existence of wound and skin lesions at massage site; no massage prior to entering the study; no drug abuse and pain limited to sole and ankle but not generalized pain from other organs. Exclusion criteria: Specific drug or diet to relieve pain and edema during the study; emergency cesarean or termination of pregnancy by natural childbirth; injury or serious damage in the lower legs and preeclampsia during the study nor other forms of complementary medicine to reduce edema and lack of participation in all massage sessions and foot surrounding assessment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The physiological edema of pregnancy. Timepoint: Five and seven days later. Method of measurement: Measure the circumference of the ankles, heels circumference and hip circumference between the toes and metatarsal bones by tape.;Pain in the lower part of leg. Timepoint: 5 and 7 days later. Method of measurement: Using a numerical pain scale (VAS) and the question of the research unit. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety. Timepoint: Five and seven days later. Method of measurement: With anxiety inventory Spillberger.;Insomnia. Timepoint: 5 and 7 days later. Method of measurement: With insomnia severity index ISI. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Navaee
Faculty Of Nursing And Midwifery
Outcome results
None listed