Perineal Warm Compresses During the Second Stage of Labour Decrease Incidence and Degree of Perineal Laceration in Primiparous

Surgical repair of third-degree perineal laceration by Goetz technique in the mare: 7 cases (2000-2005)

Third-degree perineal lacerations in 7 mares were repaired surgically by a one-stage method (Goetz technique). Primary healing occurred in all of them without any complication. The conception rate obtained after surgery was 70.1%. Five horses out of seven got pregnant after surgery and no further injury was seen at subsequent foaling. Three mares have produced several healthy foals without any ...

Effect of perineal massage on the incidence of episiotomy and perineal laceration in a nurse-midwifery service.

Background: Perineal traumas particularly caused by following vaginal delivery are associated with short and long term morbidity for women. Therefore, interventions that increase the probability of intact perineum are necessary. The aim of study was to determine the effect of perineal massage with a sterile lubricant on the incidence of episiotomy and perinea laceration. Materials: This clinica...

Comparing the effect of active and expectant managements of the second stage of labor on perineal status

The effect of perineal massage during the second stage of birth on nulliparous women perineal: A randomization clinical trial

Background Childbirth and puerperium are of the most important periods in women's lives and can affect different aspects of their lives. Objective To determine the effect of perineal massage in the second stage of labor on perineal lacerations, episiotomy, and perineal pain in nulliparous women. Methods This randomization clinical trial was conducted at Be'sat Hospital in Sanandaj, Iran, fr...

Perineal outcomes and maternal comfort related to the application of perineal warm packs in the second stage of labor: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND Perineal warm packs are widely used during childbirth in the belief that they reduce perineal trauma and increase comfort during late second stage of labor. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of applying warm packs to the perineum on perineal trauma and maternal comfort during the late second stage of labor. METHODS A randomized controlled trial was undertaken. In t...