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.

Author Details

Catherine Rose Bell, MSN, RN, BC-C, Labor and Delivery, NYU Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

New York University Winthrop Hospital, Mineola, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

First and Second Stage of Labor, Maternal Positioning, Peanut Ball

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Review Type

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

Washington, DC, 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.