The Effect of Birthing Ball Exercises on Labor Pain and Labor Outcome Among Primigraviade Parturient Mothers at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Jha, Sujata; Vyas, Himanshu; Nebhinani, Mamta; Singh, Pratibha; Deviga, T

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“…The Zelisken Ball group is a non-pharmacological auxiliary instrument. The results of studies on the use of birthing balls, which lessen labor pain and enhance mother and infant health, support the efficacy of non-pharmacological methods for alleviating laboring mothers' discomfort (Jha, Vyas, Nebhinani, Singh, & T, 2023). The Birthing Ball technique is strongly recommended to be incorporated as an approach to labor management to improve maternal and fetal well-being (Sundaram, Bhuvaneswari, & Chandrika, 2022).…”

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Evaluating the Efficacy of the Zelisken Ball in Shortening the First Stage of Labor: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Mutaqin,

Lidya,

Astuti

et al. 2023

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During labor, mothers frequently report having excruciating contractions that continue for hours or even days. An assistive gadget is required to expedite labor and aid in the baby's head drop. The Zelisken Ball, an invention of the research group, is a bolster-shaped ball used in basic exercises or physical care. The study aimed to determine whether using the Zelisken Ball could shorten the time pregnant mothers spend in the first stage of labor. Pregnant women's level of comfort and satisfaction while using it, along with its effects on each delivery stage, were highlighted. Using a control group, the study used a quantitative methodology and a quasi-experimental post-test-only design. Purposive sampling was employed to identify 50 postpartum patients for the sample. The Zelisken Ball was utilized by the intervention group in this study, while the Peanut Ball was used by the control group. Questionnaires were used to gather data, and SPSS software was implemented to perform an Independent Sample t-test to determine differences between the two groups. The mothers who utilized the Zelisken Ball advanced through the first stage of labor more quickly, according to the data, with a difference of 1.29 hours (77.4 minutes) between them and the control group (8.3 hours) who used the Peanut Ball. The results of the data analysis indicate that mothers who used the Zelisken Ball and those who utilized the Peanut Ball had significantly different first-stage labor durations (p-value of 0.026, <0.05). As a result, the Zelisken Ball shows great promise as a useful tool for accelerating the early stage of labor. The research has been modified to create Zelisken, which is two-thirds the size of a peanut ball and has an indentation of ½ on the ball. The outer material of Zelisken is made of Oscar fabric, and the inside is filled with foam, whereas the peanut ball is made of PVC and has an interior filled with air. Future research, however, needs to increase the sample size to include a wider range of respondents to strengthen the findings' generalizability.

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Evaluating the Efficacy of the Zelisken Ball in Shortening the First Stage of Labor: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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Astuti

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“…Nonpharmacological methods for alleviating labour pain encompass a range of techniques. These include deep breathing exercises [5][6][7][8][9], the utilisation of a birthing ball for exercise [10][11][12], engaging in prayer or meditation [8], applying heat therapy [7,13], and back and sacral massages [5][6][7]13]. Others, however, include music therapy [7,14], positions or posture change [5,6], acupuncture [13,15,16], and aromatherapy (use of essential oils) [17].…”

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The Benefits and Barriers of Providing Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief to Women in Labour during COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Midwives in South Africa

Parkies,

Murray,

Okafor

2024

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Pregnancy is an exceptional event in a woman’s life. As a result of the intense pain associated with childbirth, women require encouragement and support during this crucial phase. Midwives play a crucial role in the maternal care paradigm, managing labour pain alongside ensuring the mother and baby’s safety during the labour process. This study explored midwives’ perspectives concerning the utilisation and barriers of non-pharmacological labour pain reduction methods during COVID-19 in Matjhabeng Municipality hospitals in South Africa’s Free State Province. Ten midwives participated in a semi-structured interview wherein the audio was recorded and transcribed verbatim. The data were analysed using Tesch’s approach for open-coding data analysis. Midwives’ experiences with non-pharmacological therapeutic options for relieving labour pain were varied. They used mobilisation techniques, warm bathing, deep breathing exercises, back massaging, and psychological support. Midwives affirmed that non-pharmacological labour pain interventions were poorly implemented because of staff shortages, heavy workload, and COVID-19 regulations at the time. In efforts to address the obstacles in managing labour pain and alleviate the pain of women during labour, midwives recommended the provision of education and advocacy, the employment of additional midwives and auxiliary staff, and improvement in hospital infrastructure. Due to staff shortages, heavy workloads, and COVID-19 restrictions that limit birth companions, non-pharmacological pain reduction methods are not properly implemented. Health education; employing additional midwives, professional doulas, and students; and improving health infrastructure are midwives’ concerns. Prioritising midwife training in non-pharmacological labour pain management is crucial for delivering the best possible care during childbirth.

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The effect of birth ball exercise on labor pain, delivery duration, birth comfort, and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled study

Aslantaş

Çankaya

2023

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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This study aimed to examine the effect of birth ball exercise on labor pain, delivery duration, birth comfort, and birth satisfaction. MethodsThe study used a randomized controlled trial design. All 120 primipara pregnant women were randomly assigned to the intervention (IG) and control groups (CG). After the cervical dilatation reached at 4 cm, the pregnant women in the IG performed birth ball exercises, adhering to the birth ball guide created by the researcher. No intervention was made in the control group other than standard midwifery care practices. ResultsThe labor pain level between the groups (VAS 1-when cervical dilatation was 4 cm) was similar to each other. The labor pain level (VAS 2-when cervical dilatation was 9 cm) scores of the women in the IG were signi cantly lower than those in the CG (p < 0.05). The time between the active phase of labor until dilatation is complete and the time until the baby's head comes out after full dilatation was found to be statistically signi cantly shorter in the IG compared to the CG (p < 0.05). Childbirth comfort and satisfaction mean scores between the groups were found to be statistically insigni cant (p > 0.05). ConclusionAs a result of the study, it was determined that the birth ball exercise signi cantly reduced labor pain and labor time. We recommend that the birth ball exercise be applied to all low-risk pregnant women because it helps fetal descent and cervical dilatation, and shortens labor pain and delivery time.What does this study adds to the clinical work Birth ball exercise in labor is a viable tool because it has signi cant positive effects on the birth process.Birth ball exercise in labor is an effective tool in reducing labor pain.Birth ball exercise in labor shortened the labor time.More studies should be done to determine the bene ts of birth ball exercise in labor

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The Effect of Birthing Ball Exercises on Labor Pain and Labor Outcome Among Primigraviade Parturient Mothers at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Cited by 4 publications

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Evaluating the Efficacy of the Zelisken Ball in Shortening the First Stage of Labor: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Evaluating the Efficacy of the Zelisken Ball in Shortening the First Stage of Labor: A Quasi-Experimental Study

The Benefits and Barriers of Providing Non-Pharmacological Pain Relief to Women in Labour during COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Midwives in South Africa

The effect of birth ball exercise on labor pain, delivery duration, birth comfort, and birth satisfaction: a randomized controlled study

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