An observational study in Perineal Massage, Perineum/Injuries and Labor, Obstetric, sponsored by Centre Hospitalier de Gonesse. Completed at 1 site in France. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-20.
Sponsored by Centre Hospitalier de Gonesse · Observational
The primary goal is to assess whether this practice reduces the incidence and severity of perineal tears. Secondary objectives include evaluating the impact of the massage on perineal pain in the postpartum period and on the episiotomy rate. Participants will include primiparous women with singleton pregnancies who delivered spontaneously via vaginal birth. Exclusion criteria include instrumental deliveries, breech presentations, and preterm births. Data will be collected through a questionnaire filled out by midwives immediately after birth, as well as additional data extracted from medical records. All data will be anonymized using a birth number code. The questionnaire collects information on whether a perineal massage was performed, the type of product used, the birth position, use of warm compresses, performance of the Ritgen maneuver, and perineal outcomes. The medical record will provide demographic and clinical data, including the mother's age, BMI, labor duration, pushing time, newborn weight, and head circumference. The study aims to provide evidence on whether perineal massage with gel at expulsion is an effective strategy to prevent severe perineal trauma and improve postpartum recovery.
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The study will select participants from primiparous women (first-time mothers) who have delivered through spontaneous vaginal births at the hospital. The population will consist of women with singleton pregnancies who are undergoing vaginal delivery without any complications requiring instrumental intervention or preterm delivery. The study will focus on a cohort of women who have received care from midwives, ensuring consistency in the delivery approach. Participants will be selected based on the inclusion criteria outlined and will be monitored for perineal outcomes, including the occurrence of perineal tears and postpartum pain.
Exclusion Criteria:
Rate of Perineal Tears Following Perineal Massage with Lubricating Gel at Expulsion
Time frame: 15/10/2023 - 15/05/2024
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