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Revista Matronas

Revista Matronas

DICIEMBRE 2021 N° 3 Volumen 9

Study on the satisfaction of pregnant women with spheroynamics in their latent phase of labor

Section: Originales

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Gregorio González SE, Morera Lianez L, Berdún Pueyo J, Bueno Peral A, Pina Marqués B. Estudio sobre la satisfacción de mujeres gestantes en fase latente de parto con el uso de esferodinamia. Matronas Hoy 2021; 9(3):11-9.

Authors

1 Sonia Elena Gregorio González, 2 Leticia Morera Lianez, 3 Julia Berdún Pueyo, 3 Aránzazu Bueno Peral, 4 Beatriz Pina Marqués

Position

1 Matrona. Supervisora de Unidad. Sección Medicina Materno Fetal. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza.2 Matrona. Máster en Salud Pública. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza.3 Matrona. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza.4 Matrona. Enfermera Especialista Pediátrica. Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet. Zaragoza.

Contact email: segregorio@hotmail.es

Abstract

Introduction: the labor process begins with the “latent phase”, characterized by an increase in the frequency and intensity of painful uterine contractions and cervical ripening. During this phase, pharmacological pain relief is not always possible, and spherodynamics with a birthing ball can be an alternative option. This therapy has been introduced in the prenatal stage due to its benefits during pregnancy and the active labor process, because it favours vertical postures and the descent of foetal presentation and relieves maternal pain and anxiety.

Objective: to assess the satisfaction with the standard use of spherodynamics in the latent phase of labor among pregnant women about to give birth at a hospitalization unit.
Methodology: an observational descriptive cross-sectional study, including 142 pregnant women in their latent phase of labor. An ad hoc questionnaire was used after the proposal of four exercises with a ball, and the Jamovi 23.0 statistical program was used.

Results: out of the 314 surveys delivered, 142 were valid for the study. 92.3% of them were already aware of this technique; 78.2% achieved pain relief, though no statistical association was found with the time during which the birthing ball was used. Over 80% valued the information received as satisfactory, and 91.6% would recommend its use to other pregnant women.

Conclusions: spherodynamics in the latent phase of labor is positive in terms of pain relief, although further studies are required to evaluate its impact. It is a non-pharmacological tool with very good acceptance. 

Keywords:

birthing ball; latent phase; labor pain; satisfaction; spherodynamics

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Estudio sobre la satisfacción de mujeres gestantes en fase latente de parto con el uso de esferodinamia

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