Birth ball and perineal massage for less pain and tearing
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Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if using a birth ball and perineal massage during labor can reduce perineal pain, lower the chance of tearing, and improve your overall satisfaction with childbirth.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You are in active labor and have given birth before (multiparous)
- You are carrying one baby, between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant, and the baby is head-down
- Your water has not broken yet, and you have no vaginal infections or sexually transmitted diseases
- You have no scar tissue on your perineum, no high-risk pregnancy, and no complications expected for vaginal delivery
- You speak and understand Turkish, and you agree to join the study
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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