Labour and normal birth

Charles, Cathy

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“…Other sources were given a medium credibility rating (11.6%), where statements were substantiated with literature only, whereas sources classified with a low credibility rating (14%) were purely anecdotal (Table 2). We synthesized data into six conceptual groups, using key terminology for each group label: Cervical reversal or recoil , 17,25,26,33‐36 plateaus , 17,24,28,37‐45 lulls during transition , 46‐54 “ rest and be thankful” stage , 50,52,55‐57 deceleration phase , 58‐60 and latent phases during 2nd stage 1,27,41,61‐66 and 3rd stage 67,68 of labor (Table 3).…”

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“…Lulls are reported as a possible phenomenon during transition and described as instances where the intensity of labor decreases temporarily before expulsive contractions commence. A lull may be characterized by decreasing frequency and intensity of uterine contractions, slowing cervical dilation, maternal sleeping, drowsiness, and a desire for rest 46‐50,52‐54 . Although the term lull is used most commonly, 46,49,51‐54 some sources indicate potential overlap between lulls during transition, “rest and be thankful” stage, and latent phase of second‐stage labor 46,49‐54 .…”

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“…Furthermore, the precise timing of lulls during transition remains vague since transition is a flexible concept with a fluid beginning and ending 69 . Some sources have variably defined transition as toward the end of first stage (7‐9 cm, 50 7‐10 cm, 48 8‐10 cm, 51 or vaguely 47,54 ); identified it at the beginning of second stage 49 ; refrained from defining it based on cervical dilation values 52 ; or described lulls without mentioning transition 46,53 . The duration of lulls during transition reportedly ranges between 10 minutes and 1 hour or longer 46,51,52,54 .…”

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“…The duration of lulls during transition reportedly ranges between 10 minutes and 1 hour or longer 46,51,52,54 . Following a lull during transition, sources have consistently reported the onset of expulsive contractions, defined as distinctive uterine contractions causing a reflexive urge to bear down 46‐54 . Furthermore, women who experienced a lull reportedly have a shorter and less exhaustive phase of expulsive contractions, potentially because the lull facilitates fetal rotation and descent and allows mother and fetus to regain energy.…”

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Physiological plateaus during normal labor and birth: A scoping review of contemporary concepts and definitions

Weckend

Davison

Bayes

2022

Birth

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Background Physiological plateaus (slowing, stalling, pausing) during normal labor and birth have been reported for decades, but have received limited attention in research and clinical practice. To date, heterogeneous conceptualizations and terminology have impeded effective communication and research in this area, raising concern as to whether some physiological plateaus might be misinterpreted as dystocia. To address this issue, we provide a point of orientation, mapping contemporary concepts, and terminologies of physiological plateaus during normal labor and birth. Methods We conducted a scoping review, considering published and unpublished reports of physiological plateaus, reported in any language, between 1990 and 2021. Database searches of CINAHL, EMBASE, Emcare, MIDIRS, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Open Grey yielded 1,953 records, with an additional 35 reports identified by hand searching. In total, 43 reports from eleven countries were included in this scoping review. Results Conceptualizations of physiological plateaus are heterogeneous and can be allocated to six conceptual groups: cervical reversal or recoil, plateaus, lulls during transition, “rest and be thankful” stage, deceleration phase, and latent phases. Across included material, we identified over 60 different terms referring to physiological plateaus. Overall, physiological plateaus are reported across the entire continuum of normal labor and birth. Conclusions Physiological plateaus may be an essential mechanism of self‐regulation of the mother‐infant dyad, facilitating feto‐maternal adaptation and preventing maternal and fetal distress during labor and birth.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Physiological plateaus during normal labor and birth: A scoping review of contemporary concepts and definitions

Weckend

Davison

Bayes

2022

Birth

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“…However, most pregnant women are hospitalized in the latent phase 2 . Hospitalization in the latent period in pregnant women increases anxiety and decreases self-confidence 3 , which may lead to the use of more synthetic oxytocin and analgesics, longer fetal monitoring, prolongation of labor, and many negative conditions 4 5 6 .…”

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The Effect on the Birth Process of Endogenous Oxytocin Release Via Coitus at Home in Pregnant Women in the Latent Phase

Kurt

Demirel

Caglayan

et al. 2023

Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol

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Objectives This study was conducted to determine the effect of endogenous oxytocin release via coitus at home on the delivery process in pregnant women who were not hospitalized in the latent phase. Background For healthy pregnant women who can deliver spontaneously, it is recommended to be admitted to the delivery room during the active phase of labor. When the pregnant woman is admitted to the delivery room in the latent phase before the active stage, pregnant women spend more time in the delivery room, which makes medical intervention inevitable. Methods 112 pregnant women for whom hospitalization in the latent phase was recommended were included in the randomized controlled study. They were divided into two groups in which sexual activity in the latent phase was recommended (n=56) and the control group (n=56). Results In our study, the duration of the 1st stage of labor was found to be significantly shorter in the group in which sexual activity in the latent phase was recommended, compared to the control group (p=0.001). Again, the need for amniotomy, labor induction with oxytocin, analgesics and episiotomy decreased. Conclusion Sexual activity can be considered as a natural way to speed up labor, reduce medical interventions, and prevent postterm pregnancy.

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The Effect of the BC-MK15 Birth Chair on the Labor Pain Intensity in Multipara

Purnama

Mose

Herman

2018

GMHC

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Labor pain causes worry, anxiety, increases the secretion of the adrenaline, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), cortisol serum levels, catecholamines and the perception of pain. One method to decrease labor pain is through the mobilization and upright position during labor which is facilitated by the BC-MK15 birth chair to relax, decrease catecholamines, increase the release of β-endorphins and block the transmission of pain stimulus. This study aims was analyze the difference of the effect of using the BC-MK15 birth chair and the conventional bed on the intensity of labor pain in multipara. The design of this study was the posttest-only control group design in 60 samples of the first active phase of multipara at Public Health Centers Garuda, Ibrahim Adjie and Puter of Bandung city in April-May 2017. Each group consisted of 30 for treatment (using BC-MK15 birth chair) and control (using the conventional bed). Assessment of pain scores using the visual analogue scale (VAS) in cervical dilations of 4 cm (post 1), 7-9 cm (post 2) and 10 cm (post 3). The statistical test analysis uses the Mann-Whitney test and the chisquare test. There were significant differences among groups which are obtained by the treatment and control of post 2 and post 3 (p<0.05, RR=0.69 [0.531-0.896]). In conclusion, there is an effect of using the BC-MK15 birth chair and the conventional bed on the intensity of labor pain in multiparous mothers.

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Labour and normal birth

Cited by 4 publications

References 72 publications

Physiological plateaus during normal labor and birth: A scoping review of contemporary concepts and definitions

Physiological plateaus during normal labor and birth: A scoping review of contemporary concepts and definitions

The Effect on the Birth Process of Endogenous Oxytocin Release Via Coitus at Home in Pregnant Women in the Latent Phase

The Effect of the BC-MK15 Birth Chair on the Labor Pain Intensity in Multipara

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