Visual feedback during pushing to improve birth satisfaction
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This trial tests whether showing mothers a real-time ultrasound image of their pelvic floor while they push can help them push more effectively and feel more satisfied with their birth experience. It is for first-time mothers who have an epidural and are carrying a single full-term baby head-down.
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Who can take part
- You are a first-time mother (no previous vaginal birth after 20 weeks of pregnancy).
- You are carrying one baby, full-term (37 to 42 weeks), positioned head-down.
- You plan to have an epidural for pain relief during labor.
- You are admitted to the delivery unit in labor (either natural or induced).
- Your baby's heart rate tracing is normal at the time of enrollment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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