Childbirth satisfaction. Sequelae of complication of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The sham acupressure group: pressure is applied in ineffective point for 30 minutes in 2 times a day. Intervention 2: The intervention group: acupressure is applied in acupressure poin
Treatment - Other
The sham acupressure group: pressure is applied in ineffective point for 30 minutes in 2 times a day.
The intervention group: acupressure is applied in acupressure points 6 spleen, 32 and 60 bladder in 2 times daily for 30 minutes.
Control group: routine care
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of 18-35 years old; gestational age of 39-40 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; non history of infertility. Exclusion criteria: discontinuing of the study by mother request; taking chemical or herbal drugs.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Childbirth satisfaction. Timepoint: 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Mahmoudi Kohani
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed