The effect of sacral massage on meconium-stained amniotic fluid and the duration of fetal descent in labor: A randomized controlled trial
JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH, cilt.49, sa.1, ss.201-208, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 49 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2023
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/jog.15460
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.201-208
- Anahtar Kelimeler: labor, meconium-stained amnion fluid, sacral massage, PERINEAL MASSAGE, OBSTETRIC GEL, PAIN, THERAPY, SEVERITY, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RATES, WOMEN
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sacral massage on the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid and the duration of fetal descent during labor in pregnant women. Methods A total of 220 nulliparous women with singleton low-risk pregnancies in the vertex position at term were recruited. Eligible women were randomly assigned to either massage group or a control group. The massages were performed with friction and tapotement protocol. The massage was applied for 10 min each time by a midwife who is also an expert in the field, at the onset of contractions during the intrapartum period, when cervical dilatation reached 10 cm. The Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale was evaluated. Results No significant difference was found between the length of the first stage of labor and the total length of delivery (p = 0.097 and 0.434), respectively. There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of perineal injuries. Perineal injury was lower in the massaged group (p = 0.005). There was a low percentage of meconium-stained amniotic fluid in the massaged group. The difference between the groups was statistically significant. The duration of fetal descent was shorter in the massaged group (p < 0.001). A significant difference was found in Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale scores. Lower scores were detected in the massaged group (p < 0.001). Conclusion Sacral massage has beneficial effects on mothers and babies in obstetric practice. In addition, applying massage during labor plays a significant role in reducing the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid and the duration of fetal descent.