The use of birth stools during second stage labour and the risk of perineal trauma
Raulli A
Record ID 32003000693
English
Authors' objectives:
This aim of this report was to assess whether birth stools are associated with a higher incidence of perineal trauma during second stage labour.
Authors' recommendations:
- One study was retrieved that met inclusion criteria. This study was a recent systematic review examining the benefits and risks of vertical compared to lateral positions during second stage labour. It included an assessment of the use of birth stools compared to the supine position.
- The systematic review reported an increase in second degree perineal tears (OR=3.18 95% CI 1.68 to 6.06) in women using birth/squatting stools compared to women in the supine position. There was no statistical difference (OR=1.54, 95% CI 0.26 to 9.00) in the incidence of third and forth degree tears in women using the birth/squatting stool compared to those using the supine position.
- The methodology of the review met the validity criteria and therefore the potential for bias is minimal.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthservices/cce/evidence/
Year Published:
2001
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Delivery, Obstetric
- Labor, Obstetric
- Natural Childbirth
Contact
Organisation Name:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
Contact Address:
Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Block E, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9594 7505; Fax: +61 3 9594 7552.
Contact Name:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Contact Email:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Copyright:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE)
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