Search for dissertations about: "epidural labour analgesia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words epidural labour analgesia.

2. 1. Acupuncture for labour pain

   Author : Linda Vixner; Lena Mårtensson; Erica Schytt; Elisabet Stener-Victorin; Ulla Waldenström; Mats Hammar; Högskolan Dalarna; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; acupuncture; labour pain; randomised controlled trial; Hälsa och välfärd; Health and Welfare;

   Abstract : Background: Acupuncture involves puncturing the skin with thin sterile needles at defined acupuncture points. Previous studies are inconclusive regarding the effect of acupuncture on labour pain, but some studies have found a reduction in the use of pharmacological pain relief when acupuncture is administered. READ MORE

4. 2. Prolonged passive second stage of labour in nulliparous women : A multi perspective study

   Author : Maria Bjelke; Marie Oscarsson; Lars Thurn; Christine Rubertsson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Birth experience; Childbirth; Labour stage; Second; Midwifery; Nulliparity; Prolonged labour; Health and Caring Sciences; Hälsovetenskap;

   Abstract : Aim: This study aimed to describe the prolonged passive second stage of labour in nulliparous women in relation to its prevalence, risk factors, birth outcomes, midwives’ intrapartum management, and women's birth experiences. Methods: Study I was a qualitative study in which 36 midwives participated in seven focus group discussions. READ MORE

5. 3. Mother and newborn adaptations after birth : influence of administration of oxytocin and epidural analgesia during labour

   Author : Wibke Jonas; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Blood pressure; breastfeeding; epidural analgesia; labour; maternal personality pattern; newborn temperature; oxytocin; postpartum; prolactin; skin-to-skin contact.;

   Abstract : Aims: This thesis explores postpartum physiological and psychological adaptations in mothers and newborns in the short-and long-term perspective. The thesis further explores the influence of labour ward interventions, such as epidural analgesia (EDA) and exogenous administration of oxytocin on these adaptations. READ MORE

6. 4. Central-block techniques for reliet of labour pain

   Author : Susanne Ledin Eriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Access to effective pain relief is today a natural part of modem obstetrics. When epidurals for relief of labour pain were introduced during the 1970s, local anaesthetics in high concentrations were used. This caused extensive motor block, affecting propulsive ability during second stage, with increased risk of caesarean and instrumental delivery. READ MORE

7. 5. Psychoprophylaxis : antenatal preparation and actual use during labour

   Author : Malin Bergström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Antenatal education; psychoprophylaxis; childbirth experience; parenthood; pregnancy;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study the effects of a model of antenatal education, focusing on natural childbirth preparation by including psychoprophylaxis, breathing and relaxation techniques to cope with labour pain, and the actual use of psychoprophylaxis during labour. Satisfaction with antenatal education and experiences of a subgroup of men with antenatal fear of childbirth were also explored. READ MORE