Breast Stimulation in Low-Risk Primigravidas at Term: Does It Aid in Spontaneous Onset of Labour and Vaginal Delivery? A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Singh, Nilanchali
Mala, Yedla Manikya
Yedla, Niharika
Tripathi, Reva
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aims.
The aim of the study was to elicit the safety and efficacy of breast stimulation as an intervention to prevent postdatism and as an aid in spontaneous onset of labour.
Methods.
Primigravidas with cephalic presentation, without any high-risk factor, were recruited between 36 to 38 weeks of gestation.
200 patients were recruited and randomized into two groups (n = 100).
Breast stimulation was advised to one group but not to the other group.
Bishop’s scoring was done at 38 weeks and repeated at 39 weeks of gestation.
Maternal and fetal outcomes were compared in two groups.
Result.
Bishop’s score changed from 3.12 (±1.01) to 3.9 (±1.08) in control group and from 3.02 (±0.82) to 6.08 (±1.29) in breast stimulation group after one week (P value < 0.0001).
The period of gestation at delivery was 39.5 (±2.3) weeks in control group and 39.2 (±2.8) weeks in intervention group (P value: 0.044).
There were increased chances of vaginal delivery in intervention group (P value: 0.046).
Duration of labor, hyperstimulation, presence of meconium stained liquor, postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal outcomes were similar in both groups.
Conclusion.
Breast stimulation in low-risk primigravidas helps in cervical ripening and increases chances of vaginal delivery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Singh, Nilanchali& Tripathi, Reva& Mala, Yedla Manikya& Yedla, Niharika. 2014. Breast Stimulation in Low-Risk Primigravidas at Term: Does It Aid in Spontaneous Onset of Labour and Vaginal Delivery? A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034541
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Singh, Nilanchali…[et al.]. Breast Stimulation in Low-Risk Primigravidas at Term: Does It Aid in Spontaneous Onset of Labour and Vaginal Delivery? A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034541
American Medical Association (AMA)
Singh, Nilanchali& Tripathi, Reva& Mala, Yedla Manikya& Yedla, Niharika. Breast Stimulation in Low-Risk Primigravidas at Term: Does It Aid in Spontaneous Onset of Labour and Vaginal Delivery? A Pilot Study. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034541
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034541