Labor. Spontaneous vertex delivery
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: First pregnancy 38-42 weeks gestation Live fetus, singleton, cephalic presentation, confirmed by ultrasound Cervical dilation at the time of entry 3-4 cm Free from any medical problems or pregnancy complications and mental illnesses Free from respiratory diseases and allergies Free from drug addiction and alert to time and place Having a positive smell test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mother's unwillingness to continue participating in the study Any problems during the study (such as respiratory allergies, umbilical cord prolapse, placental abruption, preeclampsia, etc.), Received painkillers 3 hours before the intervention Reduced level of consciousness Use of pain relief methods
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Labor progress. Timepoint: Before the intervention (3-4 cm dilation), 6-7 cm dilation, and when the cervix is ??full. Method of measurement: Partograph form.;Obstetric outcomes. Timepoint: After childbirth. Method of measurement: Researcher-made questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences