However, since it does work; is a complementary practice to childbirth education; lowers rates of medical intervention;
reduces the length of labor; and reduces the likely hood of prematurity, shouldn't we consider referring our clients to a prenatal yoga class?
Decreased medical intervention in labor Increased satisfaction with her partner and her birth experience Reduces the overall cesarean rate by 50 % Reduces use and request of pain medication by 28 % Reduces dissatisfaction with birth by 33 %
Reduces length of labor by 25 % to 50 %
Tussey CM, Botsios E, Gerkin RD, Kelly LA, Gamez J, Mensik J.
Reducing Length of Labor and Cesarean Surgery Rate Using a Peanut Ball for Women Laboring With an Epidural.
It could even
reduce the length of your labor!
I have read several recommendations and after conducting my own research I integrated many tips during and after pregnancy, which I believe helped in many ways
reduce the length of my labor and helped promote a healthy post-partum recovery.
Not exact matches
In fact, compared to women who have standard hospital deliveries, those who hire doulas have half the chance
of undergoing a cesarean section; experience less forceps deliveries; and have
labors that are
reduced in
length by a quarter.
In addition to
reducing the chance
of a miscarriage, exercising will help to
reduce the
length of time a pregnant woman is in
labor.
So, it would appear that a yoga practice during pregnancy
reduces the need for medical interventions, and would also seem to shorten the overall
length of labor.
Benefits to working with a doula are discussed in detail and include
reducing the need for cesarean births, shortening the
length of labor, decreasing pain medication, and enhancing bonding and breastfeeding.
Pare continued, «Glucose supplementation therefore significantly
reduces the total
length of labor without increasing the rate
of complication.
In a study, incorporation
of NPs to inpatient care teams was observed to increase revenue,
reduce length of hospital stays, and standardize quality
of care, 4 while another study observed the employment
of one NP per two physicians to decrease patient costs without compromising quality
of care.5 Although creating an efficient PA or NP and physician team takes commitment, the benefits easily outweigh the costs, allowing for clear division
of labor and leading to an efficient and effective team.