The effect of "hands on" techniques on obstetric perineal laceration: A structured review of the literature.

CONCLUSION: "Hands on" techniques have been traditionally used but not been well defined in the literature, therefore it is currently unclear as to whether or not "hands on" technique can reduce perineal laceration. More studies are required to test the effectiveness of a standardised "hands on" technique and also to determine what part other factors such as maternal position, visualisation and use of water might play in perineal laceration rates. PMID: 25773668 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25773668?dopt=Abstract

Source: Women Birth - March 12, 2015 Category: Midwifery Authors: Wang H, Jayasekara R, Warland J Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research