This study investigates the effect of ambulation (walking) during first stage of labour on maternal and neonatal outcomes. In the intervention group women will be encouraged to ambulate and women in the control group will receive usual maternity care.
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Duration of the First Stage of Labour
Timeframe: from 3-4 cm of cervical dilatation until delivery of the child.
Labour Pain Intensity
Timeframe: from time of 4 cm cervical dilatation to to time of full crvical dilatation
Use of Analgesics
Timeframe: 24 to 48 hours after birth.
Mode of Birth
Timeframe: assessed up to child delivery
Woman's Satisfaction With the Birth Experience
Timeframe: 24 to 48 hours after birth.