2022
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061186
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Maternal childbirth experience and pain relief methods: a retrospective 7-year cohort study of 85 488 parturients in Finland

Abstract: ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyse the relation between the used labour pain relief and childbirth experience measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).DesignA retrospective cohort study.SettingChildbirth in five Helsinki University Hospital delivery units from 2012 to 2018.Primary outcome measureChildbirth experience measured by VAS and classified in three groups (negative VAS=1–5, positive VAS=6–8 and highly positive=9–10).ResultsThe use of epidural or non-epidural compared with non-medical pain re… Show more

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“…Satisfaction with childbirth is recognized as a complex and multidimensional construct influenced by numerous factors [ 2 , 20 , 23 , 24 ]. Various interventions have been proposed to improve maternal satisfaction, such as continuous labour support, pain control, personal self-control, and prenatal classes, among others [ 2 , 5 , 25 , 26 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Satisfaction with childbirth is recognized as a complex and multidimensional construct influenced by numerous factors [ 2 , 20 , 23 , 24 ]. Various interventions have been proposed to improve maternal satisfaction, such as continuous labour support, pain control, personal self-control, and prenatal classes, among others [ 2 , 5 , 25 , 26 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, current research predominantly focuses on exploring parturient pain during childbirth, [15][16][17] with insufficient attention to a comprehensive study of pain management throughout the entire perinatal continuum, encompassing the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum phases. While some studies have delved into the quantitative assessment of maternal pain levels and influencing factors, they often lack a qualitative exploration of the diverse experiences and perceptions of pain among women during the perinatal period.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%