Peanut ball during labor for first-time mothers
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether sitting on a peanut-shaped ball during the first stage of labor can help make delivery easier or more comfortable. It aims to see if using the ball helps labor progress smoothly for first-time mothers.
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Who can take part
- You must be pregnant with your first baby.
- You need to be between 20 and 35 years old.
- You must be carrying one healthy baby, head down in the womb.
- You need to be full term (between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant).
- You must be in active labor, meaning regular contractions and some opening of the cervix.
- You should not have any major health problems or pregnancy complications.
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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