The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing in Labor

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

91 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-06-30

Study Completion Date

2010-06-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether labor self-efficacy (as determined by scores for the Lederman PSEQ II (self-efficacy scores) impacts the second stage 2 length (nromal vs. prolonged) as determined by quartile ranges for our sample. Other studies have shown that women who experience intense pain in the earliest stages of labor have a higher risk of complications. The investigators want to know if negative thoughts can predict this outcome.

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Detailed Description

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Subjects will complete questionnaires at three timepoints: during the prenatal period, within 24-48 hours of giving birth, and 4-8 weeks postpartum. The questionnaires will measure pain catastrophizing, depression, maternal support, support and control in birth, and childbirth satisfaction. Chart review following delivery will record data such as length of labor, medication used, need for augmentation or surgical delivery, complications.

Conditions

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Pregnancy

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* At least 20 weeks of pregnancy
* Nulliparous
* Singleton pregnancy
* Low risk pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria

* Primiparous and multiparous women
* Women who request cesarean delivery
* Women who are pregnant with twins
* Women who plan induction
* Women who deliver before 37 weeks
* Women enrolled in the "Centering Pregnancy" program at the Family Birth Center
* High risk pregnancies
* Severe mental illness that impairs cognition or function
* Suicidal ideation
* Women who do not speak English or Spanish

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes