Using a Mirror in the Second Stage of Labor: Effects on Duration and Birth Experience
NCT ID: NCT06648161
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
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COMPLETED
NA
122 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2023-02-01
2024-10-10
Brief Summary
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* 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.
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Detailed Description
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The use of a labor mirror offers several benefits. It enables real-time monitoring of the birthing process, allowing midwives to make timely interventions. More importantly, it helps mothers feel more involved in the birth, boosting their confidence and motivation, especially when they see the baby's head. This can lead to more controlled pushing and potentially shorten the duration of labor.
In summary, the labor mirror can enhance the birth experience by allowing mothers to participate actively and by providing emotional support, which may reduce the length of the second stage of labor. However, its use is not widespread in Turkey. 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.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
NONE
Study Groups
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Experiment
In the second stage of labor, the birth mirror will be used to allow the mother to see her own perineum.
Labor Mirror
The labor mirror used in the second stage of labor allows the mother and midwife to observe the descent and birth of the baby during vaginal delivery and provides instant visualization of progress for the mother and midwife, especially in water births or water births
Control
During the birth process, she will receive routine midwifery care and no intervention will be made.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Labor Mirror
The labor mirror used in the second stage of labor allows the mother and midwife to observe the descent and birth of the baby during vaginal delivery and provides instant visualization of progress for the mother and midwife, especially in water births or water births
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* had a healthy fetus,
* had no perinatal and obstetric risk,
* did not have prolonged trauma,
* could understand and speak Turkish
Exclusion Criteria
* premature rupture of membranes,
* epidural analgesia,
* amniotic fluid with meconium,
* fetal risk
* intervention delivery
18 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Kocaeli University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Resmiye Ozdilek
Investigator
Locations
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Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, İzmit, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan
Other Identifiers
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Suzi-02
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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