CompletedNot Applicable

Using a Mirror in the Second Stage of Labor: Effects on Duration and Birth Experience

Turkey (Türkiye)122 participantsStarted 2023-02-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the impact of using a labor mirror during the second stage of labor on both the duration of labor and the mother's overall experience. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does using a labor mirror in the second stage of labor affect the duration of labor? * Does the use of a labor mirror in the second stage of labor affect women's total birth experience scale score? To assess the effect of using a birth mirror during the second stage of labor on the duration of labor and mothers' satisfaction with labor, the researchers will give one group a birth mirror and the other group will receive normal midwifery care. * In the second stage of labor, the birth mirror will be positioned so that the woman can see the progress of the baby as she pushes (lithotomy position). * Within 24 hours after delivery, mothers will complete the Birth Experience Scale and an opinion form about the use of the mirror. * The control group will not receive any intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * between 38-42 weeks of gestation, * had a healthy fetus, * had no perinatal and obstetric risk, * did not have prolonged trauma, * could understand and speak Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * preterm labor onset, * premature rupture of membranes, * epidural analgesia, * amniotic fluid with meconium, * fetal risk * intervention delivery

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What they're measuring

Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) Total Score

Timeframe: Within 24 hours postpartum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06648161

SponsorKocaeli University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-30

Results submitted2025-07-14

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