Spontaneous vaginal delivery among nulliparas Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Nulliparas who are at 34 - 36 weeks who attend the antenatal clinic in UMMC will be approached regarding this study. A patient information sheet will be provided for those who fulfil the initial eligi
Sponsors
University Malaya Medical Centre
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Nulliparous (no prior pregnancy = 20 weeks) 2. 34-36 weeks of gestation 3. Self-reported sleep less than 6 hours 4. Singleton pregnancy 5. Access to the phone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with known pre-existing sleep disorders: chronic insomnia, sleep apnea 2. Patients with known pre-existing psychiatric disorders, e.g. depression, schizophrenia, etc 3. Patients with underlying medical disorders: SLE, thyroid disorders, epilepsy, heart disease 4. Planned caesarean delivery (e.g. placenta praevia , breech, maternal request) 5. Night shift workers or night care commitments 6. Active smoker 7. Current alcohol consumption 8. Maternal obesity >class II (BMI>35) 9. Intrauterine death 10. Care taker of other family members 11. Gross fetal anomaly
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Spontaneous vaginal delivery assessed using questionnaire in the data collection form upon delivery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Night sleep assessed using questionnaire form after 2 weeks | — |
Countries
Malaysia
Outcome results
None listed