Effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise training protocol for pregnant Woman during 3rd trimester on labor duration

Research Abstract

Effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise training protocol during 3rd trimester of pregnancy on labor duration. *Amany Arafat Goda, ** Assist. Prof. Dr. Magda A. Fawaz, *** Assist. Prof. Dr. Gehan Ghonem **** Prof. Dr. Magdy I. Mostafa, , ***** Assist. Prof. Dr. Hanan Metaweaa. Background: Pelvic floor muscles training during pregnancy can produce strong and well controlled muscles that will facilitate labor progress and outcomes. The aim of this quasi-experimental non equivalent control study was to assess the effect of pelvic floor muscle exercise training protocol for pregnant woman during 3rd trimester on labor duration. Sample: A total of 100 pregnant women in 3rd trimester were recruited for this study. Research design: A convenience sample was used & divided into two groups (study & control groups) 50 each; the study group who received pelvic floor muscle training exercise and control group who received standard routine care at El-Manial University Hospital, Cairo University, Egypt. Tools: Structured interviewing tool, pelvic floor muscles strength assessment, antenatal follow up checklist, partograph. Results: a statistically significantly difference between the study and control groups in relation to duration of 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage of labor. Conclusion: pelvic floor muscle training exercise can be useful to decrease duration of labor. Recommendation: Pelvic floor muscle training exercise should be an essential part of prenatal care. The nurse should be an educator and counselor for mothers during prenatal care. Key words: pelvic floor muscle training exercise, 3rd trimester of pregnancy, labor duration

Research Keywords

Key words: pelvic floor muscle training exercise, 3rd trimester of pregnancy, labor duration