Abstract

This study will show how the using the peanut ball, may decrease the length of the first and second stage of labor. Based on prior studies frequent repositioning, along with the use of the peanut ball in various positions can facilitate the labor progression.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Catherine Rose Bell, MSN, RN, BC-C, Labor and Delivery, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA; Cathyjo Catalano, MSN, New Life Center @ NYU Winthrop Hospital, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA; Carla Elaine Rider, MSN, MBA, Texas EMS Trauma & Acute Care Foundation (TETAF), Plano, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Chi Gamma

Lead Author Affiliation

New York University Langone Hospital-Long Island, Mineola, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Peanut Ball, Maternal Positioning, Maternal-Child Health

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Effectiveness of using the peanut ball to shorten the first- and second-stage of labor

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This study will show how the using the peanut ball, may decrease the length of the first and second stage of labor. Based on prior studies frequent repositioning, along with the use of the peanut ball in various positions can facilitate the labor progression.