The Effect of Clinical Pilates Exercises and Prenatal Education on Maternal and Fetal Health
CONCLUSION: CPE & PE had no adverse effects on obstetric and neonatal outcomes and was associated with improved mental, physical, sexual health scores during pregnancy and postpartum.PMID:37473767 | DOI:10.1055/a-2096-6454 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie - July 20, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Y ıldız Akdaş Reis Arife Akay Berrin Aktan Sinan Tetik Fahri Bur çin Fıratlıgil Fulya Kay ıkçıoğlu Source Type: research

The Effect of Clinical Pilates Exercises and Prenatal Education on Maternal and Fetal Health
CONCLUSION: CPE & PE had no adverse effects on obstetric and neonatal outcomes and was associated with improved mental, physical, sexual health scores during pregnancy and postpartum.PMID:37473767 | DOI:10.1055/a-2096-6454 (Source: Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie)
Source: Zeitschrift fur Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie - July 20, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Y ıldız Akdaş Reis Arife Akay Berrin Aktan Sinan Tetik Fahri Bur çin Fıratlıgil Fulya Kay ıkçıoğlu Source Type: research

The influence of the attending midwife on the occurrence of episiotomy: A retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: This study shows that individual factors of clinical midwives influence the rate of episiotomy. Predictors for an episiotomy were the number of years since graduation and place of bachelor education. This shows that continuous training of clinical midwives could contribute to reducing the number of unnecessary episiotomies. Since suspected fetal distress is the only evidence based indication to perform an episiotomy, there is room for improvement given the variation in the number of episiotomies performed for maternal indication.PMID:37453396 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103773 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - July 15, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Renate Simmelink Etelka Moll Corine Verhoeven Source Type: research

The influence of the attending midwife on the occurrence of episiotomy: A retrospective cohort study
CONCLUSION: This study shows that individual factors of clinical midwives influence the rate of episiotomy. Predictors for an episiotomy were the number of years since graduation and place of bachelor education. This shows that continuous training of clinical midwives could contribute to reducing the number of unnecessary episiotomies. Since suspected fetal distress is the only evidence based indication to perform an episiotomy, there is room for improvement given the variation in the number of episiotomies performed for maternal indication.PMID:37453396 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103773 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - July 15, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: Renate Simmelink Etelka Moll Corine Verhoeven Source Type: research

The Effect of Virtual Glasses Application on Pain and Anxiety During Episiotomy Repair: Randomized Controlled Trial
In the literature, the efficacy of virtual glasses on acute pain and anxiety has been investigated, and no study has been found on its effect on pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair. (Source: Pain Management Nursing)
Source: Pain Management Nursing - July 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Ay ça Şolt Kırca, Neriman Güdücü, Bahar İkiz Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Re-evaluation of modifiable risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury in a real-world setting
ConclusionsMediolateral episiotomy was protective against OASI in both spontaneous and instrumental deliveries of primiparae. Increased fetal weight and large fetal head circumference, particularly in short women, were significant risk factors. These findings support the performance of ultrasound to acquire updated fetal measures before admission to the labor ward. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - July 12, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

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...
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

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...
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

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...
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

The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses Applied During the Episiotomy On Pain and Satisfaction: A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Study
(Source: Journal of Pain Research)
Source: Journal of Pain Research - June 29, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Journal of Pain Research Source Type: research

Predictive factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) in nulliparous women: systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Given there was ultrasound evidence of structural damage to the AS in 26% of women who first delivered vaginally, clinicians should have a low threshold of suspicion. Our systematic review identified several predictive factors for this. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:37329513 | DOI:10.1002/uog.26292 (Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: B Packet A-S Page L Cattani J Bosteels J Deprest J Richter Source Type: research

Predictive factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) in nulliparous women: systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Given there was ultrasound evidence of structural damage to the AS in 26% of women who first delivered vaginally, clinicians should have a low threshold of suspicion. Our systematic review identified several predictive factors for this. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:37329513 | DOI:10.1002/uog.26292 (Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: B Packet A-S Page L Cattani J Bosteels J Deprest J Richter Source Type: research

Predictive factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) in nulliparous women: systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Given there was ultrasound evidence of structural damage to the AS in 26% of women who first delivered vaginally, clinicians should have a low threshold of suspicion. Our systematic review identified several predictive factors for this. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:37329513 | DOI:10.1002/uog.26292 (Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: B Packet A-S Page L Cattani J Bosteels J Deprest J Richter Source Type: research

Predictors of childbirth experience: Prospective observational study in eastern Spain
CONCLUSION: Our study supports that intrapartum interventions recommended according to clinical practice guidelines positively influence the mother's birth experience. Episiotomy and operative birth should not be used routinely as they negatively influence the birth experience.PMID:37285753 | DOI:10.1016/j.midw.2023.103748 (Source: Midwifery)
Source: Midwifery - June 7, 2023 Category: Midwifery Authors: F J Soriano-Vidal A Oliver-Roig M Richart-Mart ínez J Cabrero-Garc ía Source Type: research