Do the Pregnant Women Want to Use the Labor Mirror during Childbirth?
Use the Labor Mirror during Childbirth
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The labor mirror is an instrument used by the pregnant woman to observe the descent of the fetus and to improve pushing effort in vaginal delivery. The aim of the study was to determine the views of pregnant women about labor mirror use, which is not common in Turkiye. The study was of the cross-sectional descriptive type. Women who did not have any pregnancy-related complications or comorbidities, 37–42 weeks of gestation, had a single pregnancy and volunteered were included in the sample (n=359). Questionnaire form was used in data collection. All of the participants stated that they had never heard of the labor mirror before. While 18.1% agreed with the statement "If I am offered a labor mirror for use during labor, I will be pleased", one of the positive statements regarding the use of the labor mirror during childbirth, it was determined that they did not agree with the other positive statements. It is recommended that the use of the labor mirror in Turkey be evaluated and detailed studies should be carried out in order to increase the pushing efficiency at birth and improve the mother's birth experience.
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