Pain management and medical interventions during childbirth among perinatal distressed women and women dissatisfied in their partner relationship: A prospective cohort study.

CONCLUSIONS: Women with perinatal distress were more likely to use an epidural than non-distressed women. The use of an epidural might help them manage pain and uncertainties related to childbirth. Women who were dissatisfied in their partner relationship may be more likely to undergo induction of childbirth, episiotomy and/or vacuum extraction.
IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE: Midwives need to acknowledge the possible association of distress and use of an epidural during childbirth and screen for distress early in pregnancy. It is important to offer counselling and help during pregnancy for expectant parents who are distressed or dissatisfied in their relationship.
PMID: 30390461 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Midwifery - October 27, 2018 Category: Midwifery Authors: Jonsdottir SS, Steingrimsdottir T, Thome M, Oskarsson GK, Lydsdottir LB, Olafsdottir H, Sigurdsson JF, Swahnberg K Tags: Midwifery Source Type: research