Evidence-based labor management: before labor (Part 1).
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2020
Abstract
In preparation for labor and delivery, there is high-quality evidence for providers to recommend perineal massage with oil for 5-10 minutes daily starting at 34 weeks until labor; ≥1 daily sets of repeated voluntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles, performed at least several days of the week starting at approximately 30-32 weeks gestation; no x-ray pelvimetry; sweeping of membranes weekly starting at 37-38 weeks gestation; for women with a risk factor for abnormal outcome plans should be made to deliver in a hospital setting; for low-risk women, alongside birth center birth is associated with maternal benefits and higher satisfaction, compared with hospital birth; midwife-led care for low-risk women; continuous support by a professional such as doula, midwife, or nurse during labor; and training of birth attendants in low- and middle-income countries.
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
100080
Last Page
100080
ISSN
2589-9333
Published In/Presented At
Berghella, V., & Di Mascio, D. (2020). Evidence-based labor management: before labor (Part 1). American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM, 2(1), 100080. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2019.100080
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
33345992
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article