The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Apr 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialVeda-scope: More comfortable than the bivalve speculum and cytologically equivalent.
The aim of the present study was to confirm that the Veda-scope is equivalent to the bivalve speculum in the collection of endocervical cells, as confirmation of adequate cervical sampling for Pap smear testing. The study also aimed to assess the comfort level of the Veda-scope compared to the traditional bivalve speculum and the patient preference of the Veda-scope compared to the bivalve speculum. ⋯ The results of the present study show that Pap smear collections with the Veda-scope are of equal quality to those collected with the bivalve speculum, with an equivalent diagnostic outcome. A very strong preference for the Veda-scope was shown by the women enrolled in the present study based on the comfort levels experienced with the two devices.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Dec 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialMaternal satisfaction with childbirth and intrapartum analgesia in nulliparous labour.
To assess maternal satisfaction with childbirth and intrapartum pain relief in nulliparous women labouring at term. ⋯ Maternal satisfaction with intrapartum analgesia was significantly higher with epidural analgesia than non-epidural analgesic techniques. Overall satisfaction scores for labour and delivery were high regardless of analgesic approach, reflecting the multiple issues other than pain relief that are involved in the childbirth experience.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Oct 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialImpact of intrapartum epidural analgesia on breast-feeding duration.
Although the labour and delivery outcomes of epidural analgesia have been investigated extensively, the effects on breast-feeding success are not clearly identified. ⋯ Nulliparous women have a high use of epidural analgesia in labour. Nulliparous women who choose epidural analgesia are more likely to breast-feed for shorter durations. Further exploration of the factors underlying this association should be undertaken.