Effect of nursing intervention program using abdominal palpation of Leopold’s maneuvers on maternal-fetal attachment

Nishikawa, Miyuki; Sakakibara, Hisataka

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“…The reviewed studies (Piccinini et al, 2008;Masera et al, 2011;Nishikawa & Sakakibara, 2013) corroborate this research hypothesis. Therefore, health professionals, in particular midwives, must provide emotional support and help in the adaptation process during pregnancy, especially after the pregnant woman is able to perceive fetal movements, assisting in the development of the mother/infant relationship, even before birth.…”

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“…besides providing them a feeling of safety and certainty about their pregnant condition" (Piccinini et al, 2008, p. 65). Additionally, the study of Nishikawa and Sakakibara (2013) emphasized that as the gestational age increases, the fetus and the belly grow, and the feeling of active fetal movements increases, the maternal-fetal attachment and sense of self-fulfillment of the pregnant woman also increase. However, no significant correlation was found with the gestational age increase in the subscale Role Taking, probably because, from the mother's perspective, the activities resulting from this subscale are not inherent to the whole pregnancy process, not being related to the gestational age.…”

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“…Piccinini, Gomes, Nardi, and Lopes (2004) interviewed pregnant women who showed higher levels of satisfaction and self-fulfillment as the gestational age increased, in association with the growth of the fetus and belly. Authors such as Nishikawa and Sakakibara (2013) concluded that maternal-fetal attachment is directly related to the increase of gestational age and the perception of active fetal movements. On the other hand, parental practices are reflected in the several dimensions of the individual's life, including how a person develops his/her own parenthood (Kobarg, Vieira, & Vieira, 2010).…”

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Relation between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Gestational Age and Parental Memories

Teixeira¹,

Raimundo²,

Antunes³

2016

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Resumo Resumen R E S E A R C H P A P E R ( O R I G I N A L ) Relation between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Gestational Age and Parental MemoriesRelação da Vinculação Materno-Fetal com a Idade Gestacional e as Memórias Parentais Relación de la Vinculación Materno-Fetal con la Edad Gestacional y los Recuerdos ParentalesMaria Inês Félix Teixeira*; Filomena Martins Marcos Raimundo**; Maria Cristina Quintas Antunes*** Background: Attachment is defined as the emotional bond established between the infant and his/her mother or caregiver. It begins to form during pregnancy and will influence the human being, in the relationship with his/her parents and peers, and in the future role as mother/father. Objectives: To understand the relation between gestational age and maternal-fetal attachment, as well as to analyze the relation between the memories of parental practices and maternal-fetal attachment. Methodology: A correlational, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between January and May, 2015, in a sample consisting of 179 pregnant women at 20 or more weeks of gestation, who were being followed-up in two Healthcare Clusters in the North of Portugal. The Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale and the Inventory for Assessing Memories of Parental Rearing Behavior were used.Results: Maternal-fetal attachment increases with gestational age and is correlated with memories of parental practices. Conclusion: Maternal-fetal attachment can be influenced by different aspects, such as gestational age or the memories of parental practices. Thus, it is essential that midwives prepare the pregnant woman both for birth and her role as a mother.

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Relation between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Gestational Age and Parental Memories

Teixeira¹,

Raimundo²,

Antunes³

2016

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“…Many of the complementary therapies very popular among women, such as moxibustion, have a higher rate of success when used prior to 36 weeks (Manyande & Grabowska 2009, Tiran 2010, Guittier 2012. Additionally, recent research has suggested that teaching women to self-palpate themselves and identify their baby's position throughout the third trimester may positively influence the mother-infant relationship (Nishikawa 2013). …”

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Assessment of fetal presentation: Exploring a woman-centred approach

Walker¹,

Sabrosa²

2014

British Journal of Midwifery

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Abstract:This article explores the core midwifery skill of fetal presentation assessment from the perspective of women's meanings and experiences, including the social and relational aspects of antenatal palpation. Brief background information is provided, explaining the clinical purpose of determining presentation antenatally, and the key debates surrounding the available interventions applied when babies present breech, eg. external cephalic version and caesarean section. In order to make the screening process transparent, women need to know the accuracy (or rather, inaccuracy) of abdominal palpation, and what her options will be if her baby is found to be presenting breech, either before or during labour. Specialist midwifery care may help meet women's increased needs for counselling and reassurance, and provide continuity throughout the breech care pathway, which for low-risk women begins with palpation.Keywords: breech, midwives, antenatal, palpation, woman-centred, specialist Key phrases:From 33 weeks, there is almost a 3:4 chance overall that a breech baby will remain breech, and many women will want to be considering their options by this point.The clinical value of detecting breech babies antenatally, in terms of improved outcomes, is highly dependent on whether ECV is offered, accepted and performed with a high degree of success, factors known to be highly variable. 3Antenatal detection of breech presentation is associated with a significant level of anxiety for women. However, provider's ways of speaking about breech influenced women's experiences, and a more supportive stance to all three options (ECV, VBB, CS) may result in less anxiety in the final weeks of a known breech pregnancy.The UK clinical collective has remained comfortable with a certain degree of uncertainty when it comes to diagnosing all breech presentations antenatally.Whether an individual woman will be comfortable with this uncertainty is likely to depend on her general approach to pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the approach of her providers.Women reveal themselves physically for each abdominal examination, and the emotional and psychological effects of this exposure and vulnerability should not be underestimated.In woman-centred care, the core midwifery skill of palpation is used mindfully and holistically, taking into consideration what knowing her baby's position will mean for this individual woman, and how this information can help her meet her needs, aspirations and expectations for this pregnancy. 4The assessment of fetal presentation by abdominal palpation is a fundamental antenatal care skill, in which the midwife (or doctor) uses her/his hands to gently feel the position of the baby through the mother's abdomen, in order to assess which way the baby is lying in the uterus. The clinical purpose of this activity is to enable appropriate interventions to be offered and care to be planned. In their 2008

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“…[1] In nursing, palpation skills are used not only for assessing masses and pathology but also provide an opportunity to build a therapeutic relationship and connect with patients and their families. For example, Nishikawa and Sakakibara [2] highlight the effects of a nursing intervention program using abdominal palpation of Leopold's maneuvers on maternal-fetal attachment. The authors highlighted that when expectant mothers were taught by nurses how to palpate their abdomen, mothers felt better connected with their unborn child.…”

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The practice and teaching of palpation of the head and neck: A scoping review

Epstein

Herne²,

Masita³

et al. 2017

JNEP

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Objective: To explore how palpation of the head and neck is practiced and taught. Methods: The scoping review methodology was guided by Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage approach. Three experienced and independent reviewers searched nine databases according to a predetermine inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 15 articles from medicine, chiropractic and dentistry published between 1987 and 2016 were included. Two overarching themes emerged, a Cartesian and a Pragmatic perspective in practicing and teaching palpating of the head and neck. Although both perspectives are valuable, we advocate to practice and teach palpation of head and neck from a Pragmatic perspective particularly with the increase use of ultrasound technology to detect masses. A pragmatic perspective takes into account the patient's context, the ethics of care and highlights the importance of health care providers fostering interpersonal relationships with others during physical assessment. Conclusions: Although nursing studies were absent from this review we believe nurses play a vital role when they are aware of the Cartesian and Pragmatics perspectives when practicing and teaching head and neck palpation as part of a physical assessment. Learning how other disciplines are practicing and teaching head and neck palpation skills will improve interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Effect of nursing intervention program using abdominal palpation of Leopold’s maneuvers on maternal-fetal attachment

Cited by 43 publications

References 26 publications

Relation between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Gestational Age and Parental Memories

Relation between Maternal-Fetal Attachment and Gestational Age and Parental Memories

Assessment of fetal presentation: Exploring a woman-centred approach

The practice and teaching of palpation of the head and neck: A scoping review

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