| Pregnant Women's Labor Progress, Childbirth Outcome, and Childbirth Satisfaction according to the Presence or Absence of Labor Induction |
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Yun Ah Jeong, Chae Weon Chung |
1Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. yuna1202@snu.ac.kr
2College of Nursing · The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
To provide accurate information on induced labor and find strategies to enhance women's childbirth satisfaction.
METHODS
Participants were pregnant women expected to have normal vaginal delivery. A total of 113 women with induced labor and 61 women with spontaneous labor were surveyed. Data were collected using a questionnaire and electronic medical records.
RESULTS
The following variables related to labor progress showed significant differences between the induced labor group and the spontaneous labor group: length of the first stage of labor in primigravidas, use of analgesic, incidence of uterine hyperstimulation, incidence of fetal distress, and medical treatment for the expectant mother. Delivery type and the incidence of postpartum complications showed significant difference between the two groups. Induced labor women's childbirth satisfaction was mainly affected by the process of labor whereas spontaneous labor women's childbirth satisfaction was affected by the outcome of childbirth.
CONCLUSION
Medical staff should have accurate information on the risk of induced labor and the benefits of a natural delivery. Moreover, medical staff should provide necessary information and environment for women to participate in the decision-making process. |
| Key Words:
Induced labor; Spontaneous labor; Pregnant woman |
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