pregnant women
Conditions
Interventions
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2) initiate massage on the outer area of ??the vulva with circular movements of the skin and connective tissue around the vagina and clockwise tendon center of the perineum from clitoris to clitoris
3) introduce two thumbs or the index and middle fingers into the vagina at a distance of approximately 4 centimeters
4) massage internally performing semicircles laterally towards the anus for 20 to 30 seconds
5) apply downward pressure towards the anus and to each side of the vagina until you feel a slight burning or stretching sensation and hold for 2 minutes
6) massage the lower half of th
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Primiparous women; over 18 years old; single-fetus pregnancy, a pregnant woman with usual risk pregnancy and who has not performed any preparation intervention for the pelvic floor muscles.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women who have clinical and / or obstetric complications; with previous pelvic or vaginal surgery; presence of pelvic organ prolapses that extend beyond the vaginal introite; those with intolerance to vaginal palpation, inability to perform contraction of the pelvic floor muscles; acute or chronic vaginal infections; women with difficulty in understanding the proposed procedures; with motor / neurological deficit of the lower limbs and those who have already used prenatal methods of pelvic floor preparation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pelvic floor muscle function assessed by vaginal palpation using the PRFECT scheme and manometry using the Peritron appliance (Cardio Design PtyLtd, Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia). During pregnancy and after 45-60 days of childbirth. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Urinary symptoms by the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Sexual function will be assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. During pregnancy and after 45-60 days of childbirth. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed