Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of warm showers on labor pain and birth experiences during the first labor stage.
To determine the efficacy of warm showers on parturition pain and the birth experiences of women during the first stage of labor. ⋯ Apart from the positive physical hygiene effects, warm showers are a cost-effective, convenient, easy-to-deploy, nonpharmacological approach to pain reduction. This intervention helps women in labor to participate fully in the birthing process, earn continuous caregiver support, feel cared for and comforted, and have a more positive overall experience.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Mar 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyTub bathing improves thermoregulation of the late preterm infant.
To compare body temperature of the late preterm infant after 24 hours of life at three time points before and after immersion tub bathing or sponge bathing. We hypothesized that late preterm infants achieve significantly improved thermoregulation when bathed by immersion tub bath compared to traditional sponge bathing. ⋯ The study findings support the hypothesis that late preterm infants who are tub bathed experience significantly less body temperature variability and an overall higher body temperature following the bathing procedure.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of labor support from close female relative on labor and maternal satisfaction in a Thai setting.
To evaluate the efficacy of a close female relative providing emotional and physical support during active labor and birth. ⋯ A close female relative was effective in providing supportive care during labor and delivery. The integration of this nursing intervention for women and their families at public hospitals in Thailand is supported.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Nov 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of delayed versus immediate pushing during second stage of labor for nulliparous women with epidural anesthesia.
To determine if the use of delayed pushing after the onset of the second stage of labor decreases the time of active pushing and decreases maternal fatigue. ⋯ We found that by delaying the onset of active pushing for 2 hours after the beginning of the second stage of labor, the time that nulliparous women with epidural anesthesia spent in active pushing was significantly decreased by 27%. Although the delayed pushing group rested for up to 2 hours, the total time in the second stage of labor averaged only 59 minutes longer than the immediate pushing group.
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jul 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialA pilot study of a nursing intervention protocol to minimize maternal-infant separation after Cesarean birth.
To pilot test a standardized intraoperative and postoperative nursing intervention protocol to minimize maternal-infant separation after Cesarean. ⋯ The pilot was valuable in examining intervention feasibility, appropriate outcome measures, and data collection strategies. The standardized intervention protocol shows promise for positively affecting maternal-infant outcomes after Cesarean delivery and merits further testing.