The Intensity of Episiotomy Pain and Wound Healing. Other complications of the puerperium
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: After child birth, the researcher will measure the length and depth of the episiotomy incision by utilizing a sterile swab that was marked with ruler measurements to accurately measure
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Afghan women aged 18-45 residing in Mashhad Reading and writing literacy Primipara Normal delivery Single, full-term, and healthy baby Body mass index 18.5 to 24.9 Mediolateral episiotomy without any instances of rupture, hematoma, and extension of the incision (incision size more than 6cm) Baby weight between 2500-4000 g
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Using chemical or herbal medications effective in reducing pain or improving the healing of episiotomy wounds Not using the cream in two or more sessions throughout the entire period Persistent constipation Developing metritis or infection at the episiotomy site Reopening of episiotomy stitches (of course its amount is checked and recorded in two groups) Intercourse during the study Experiencing any complications during the postpartum period Genital skin disease such as vestibulitis, vulval dystrophy Diseases such as (chronic systemic diseases, heart disease, coagulation disorder, diabetes, kidney and lung disease, anemia, malnutrition, neurological and psychiatric disorders, etc.) Using medications effective in wound healing such as anticoagulants, antidepressants, antiepileptic, immunosuppressant Drug abuse, psychotropic drugs, alcohol, and tobacco addiction Using analgesics to reduce labor pain, experiencing childbirth Complications during labor stages Experiencing neonatal complications during labor stages Having a history of sensitivity to mummy according to the self-report of the mother Having lesions such as genital warts and genital herpes in the perineum, vagina, and perineum
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Intensity of Episiotomy Pain. Timepoint: Assessment of pain intensity will be conducted prior to the initiation of the intervention, as well as on the first, fifth, and tenth days following the intervention. Method of measurement: Pain intensity evaluation will be carried out prior to the intervention, as well as on the first, fifth, and tenth day post-intervention, using the shortened McGill pain questionnaire while in a sitting position.;Episiotomy wound healing. Timepoint: Evaluation of wound healing on the first, fifth, and tenth day following the intervention involving the application of mummy cream. Method of measurement: Wound healing assessment will be done on the first, fifth, and tenth day after delivery, utilizing the Rida scale while in the lithotomy position. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Zahra Karimi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed