The use of liquid petroleum jelly in the prevention of perineal lacerations during birth

Araújo, Natalúcia Matos; Oliveira, Sonia Maria Junqueira Vasconcellos de

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692008000300007

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“…The application of perineal warm compresses is widely advocated by midwives to reduce perineal trauma and improve comfort during second stage of labor. [24,28] The present study reveled that perineal pain intensity had decreased after the application of warm compresses among the study group (P = .000). Meanwhile, such a decrease was not observed among the control group after received routine hospital care (P = .106).…”

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Effect of second stage perineal warm compresses on perineal pain and outcome among primiparae

Essa

Ismail

2015

JNEP

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of second stage perineal warm compresses on perineal pain and outcome among primiparae. A non-randomized controlled clinical trial was utilized at the labor and delivery unit of National Medical Institution in Damanhour, Albehera Governorate, Egypt. Research was carried out from beginning May 2014 till the end of October 2014, with a total of 160 parturients in their second stage of labor. They were equally randomly divided into study (N = 80) and control (N = 80) groups. Four tools were utilized to collect the necessary data. The first tool was a Socio-demographic and clinical data structured interview schedule. The second tool was a Numerical Pain Rating Score (NPRS), to estimate the subjective level of pain intensity. The third tool was a modified Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS), to measure the behavioral responses to pain. The fourth tool was the second stage and perineal outcome assessment tool: to assess duration of the second stage of labor, mode of delivery, need for pain relief during 2nd stage, baby birth weight, perineal condition, degrees of perineal tear and need to repair. The results revealed that perineal pain intensity did statistically significantly decrease among the study group after the intervention (P = .000). On the other hand, it was slightly increased among the control group after the intervention (P = .106). There was a statistically significant difference between the study and control groups in favor of the former in relation to perineal tear, vaginal tear, degree of perineal tear and need to repair where P = .000. The study concluded that second stage perineal warm compresses had better effects on perineal pain and perineal outcome. It resulted in less perineal pain and less genital tract trauma as well as decrease needs to repair. Consequently, it is recommended that perineal warm compresses should be incorporated into pain relief and perineal maintaining options available to women during second stage of labor.

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Effect of second stage perineal warm compresses on perineal pain and outcome among primiparae

Essa

Ismail

2015

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“…From previous research result also found out that woman with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2 ) has perineum laceration degree 3 and 4 (OR = 0.75; 95% CI 0.58-0.98). Small sample size also consider affecting the result and the subjects were not selected randomly, thus the result can be biased and can't be generalized for other population (Araújo and Oliveira, 2008, Fahami et al, 2012, Albers et al, 2005, Garretto et al, 2016…”

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Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin Olive Oil on Perineal Laceration

Asiyah¹,

Risnawati²,

Khoirunnisa³

2018

Kemas

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Perineal massage is one of the way to reduce maternal morbidity and reduce the risk of bleeding caused by laceration of the perineum. Not only Virgin Olive Oil, but also Virgin Coconut Oil becomes the alternative thing that easily absorbed by the skin. This study aims to examine the effect of Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin Olive Oil on perineal massage on the degree of perineal laceration. This research was Quasi experimental designs, with the subjects were pregnant women with gestational age ≥34-35 weeks. The data used the Mann-Whitney test and tested 2 proportions to assess the effectiveness of the essential oils used. The result showed that there was influence of perineal massage with perineal laceration (p <0,05). Therefore, there is influence of VCO and VOO on perineal massage against the perineal laceration event. Further research is needed to assess the determinants of perineal laceration with different variables or interventions.

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“…External use of mineral oil is common (i.e. perianally or on the vulval area) [34,35], and despite it being linked to adverse reactions [29] and Candida colonization [31], it is a mainstay ingredient of medical pomades intended for vaginal use [36].…”

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“…In considering the use of petroleum jelly to deliver probiotic bacteria, it should be noted that when applied intravaginally it is associated with a lower prevalence of Lactobacillus species and an increase in the abundance of BV-associated morphotypes [30,31]. Yet, similarly to mineral oil, external use of petroleum jelly is generally considered safe and is common in clinical practice, either perianally [35], or on the skin of vulval vestibule to treat symptoms associated to dermatological inflammatory conditions of the vulva [34]. The inclusion of Lactobacillus strains antagonistic to BV organisms, could prove to counter these negative attributes of the jelly in the vagina.…”

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Topical Probiotics for Women’s Urogenital Health: Selection of an Oil-based Carrier

Puebla-Barragan¹,

Lamb²,

Jafelice³

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Vaginal care products are widely used by women to relieve discomfort such as pain, itching and malodour, all of which are commonly caused by conditions resulting from microbiota dysbiosis. Previous studies showed that probiotic strains Lacticaseibacillus (formerly Lactobacillus) rhamnosus GR-1 (LGR-1) and Limosilactobacillus (formerly Lactobacillus) reuteri RC-14 (LRC-14), can aid in restoring homeostasis in the vaginal microbiome when taken orally. A topical product containing these strains could be of value for reducing malodour and improving quality of life. However, the formulation of such a product is a challenge, given that its ingredients must maintain shelf-life viability by excluding moisture. Here, we tested petroleum jelly, mineral oil, coconut oil, and olive oil for how well they maintained the viability of freeze-dried probiotic strains over a six-month timeframe. None of the oils caused excessive loss of bacterial viability, with petroleum jelly and coconut oil showing the most promise. Based on existing knowledge of these oils on the female genitalia, coconut oil and petroleum jelly could be suitable probiotic carriers for clinical testing.

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The use of liquid petroleum jelly in the prevention of perineal lacerations during birth

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Effect of second stage perineal warm compresses on perineal pain and outcome among primiparae

Effect of second stage perineal warm compresses on perineal pain and outcome among primiparae

Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil and Virgin Olive Oil on Perineal Laceration

Topical Probiotics for Women’s Urogenital Health: Selection of an Oil-based Carrier

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