Evaluation of the Effect of the Physical Support to the Pregnancy on Birth Outcome

Abstract

Objectives: This study was aimed to examine the effects of physical support during the childbirth period on the birth process. Methods: Research is an experimental randomized controlled study. In the study group, each pregnant woman was directly assisted by using non-pharmacological methods without leaving the woman during her birth. Simultaneous evaluations were made to the control group with routine hospital procedures. Wijma Delivery Expectancy/ Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ)-A was applied to all pregnant women before delivery. Wijma Delivery Expectancy/ Experience Questionnaire (W-DEQ)-B version and The Scale for Measuring Maternal Satisfaction at Normal and Cesarean Birth were completed to all pregnant women after delivery. Results: The need for induction at birth decreased for women who were offered physical support (p = 0.033). The duration of labor for the study group was 657,93 ± 283.69 min. while the control group had 1062,43 ± 673.11 min. (p = 0.004) and the difference between them is statistically significant were determined (p=0,004). It was determined that the rate of episiotomy (p=0,000), fundal press (p=0,000) and fear of birth (p=0,001) decreased after birth. Also, women were found to have higher birth satisfaction (p = 0.001). Conclusion: It was determined that the physical support applied during the active phase of birth affects the birth process positively.

The Effect of Holistic Birth Support Strategies on Coping With Labor Pain, Birth Satisfaction, and Fear of Childbirth: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Controlled Trial

“…Studies reported that providing holistic support strategies (including uninterrupted birth support, respectful care, and good behaviors during the birth process) to the woman during childbirth can help her control her behaviors, feel good, increase self-confidence, and satisfaction rates from their birth experience and positively affect birth processes and outcomes (Bohren et al, 2016; Sydsjö et al, 2015; Weeks et al, 2017). In another study conducted in Turkey, it was reported that the women who received physical support during the birth process had higher birth satisfaction (Bayrı Bingöl et al, 2020). Our study is similar to the literature.…”

Doğuma Hazırlık sınıflarında verilen eğitimin doğum memnuniyeti üzerine etkisi

“…Annelerin doğum memnuniyeti çok faktörlü olup özellikle antenatal ve innatal bakımdan etkilenmektedir (20)(21)(22). Doğuma hazırlık sınıflarının anne, bebek ve aile sağlığına dair pozitif katkılarına rağmen annelerin doğum memnuniyetine etkisine dair çalışma sonuçları çelişkilidir.…”