Perineal massage and warm compresses - Randomised controlled trial for reduce perineal trauma during labor

CONCLUSIONS: The perineal massage and warm compresses technique increased the incidence of intact perineum and reduced the incidence of second-degree tear, episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injury.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Perineal massage and warm compresses technique is feasible, inexpensive and reproductible. Therefore, this technique should be taught and trained to midwives students and midwives team. Thus, women should have this information and have the option to decide whether they want to receive the perineal massage and warm compresses technique in the second stage of labor.PMID:37385009 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103763

Source: Midwifery - June 29, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Silvia Rodrigues Paulo Silva F átima Rocha Ligia Monterroso Jo ão Neves Silva Natacha Quintal de Sousa Ramon Escuriet Source Type: research