The effect of vaginal and perineal massage with sesame oil compared with lubricant gel on the length of the second stage of labor and perineal rupture in nulliparous women: randomized clinical trial

• Main Authors: Fatemeh Shushtaripour (Author), Nahid Javadifar (Author), Maryam Moradi (Author), Mojgan Javadnoori (Author), Fatemeh Amini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Prolonged labor, especially the second stage, negatively affects labor outcomes. Previous studies reported different findings for the effect of lubricants such as oils and gel on vaginal delivery process and outcomes. The Iranian Traditional Medicine recommends massage with oils such a...