Evaluation of the Impact of Ambulatory Epidural on Maternal Satisfaction During Delivery and Postpartum

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER RÉGIONAL METZ-THIONVILLE · Aug 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new method of pain relief during childbirth called ambulatory epidural, which allows women to move around more freely while still receiving pain management. The goal is to see if this method improves how satisfied mothers feel about their childbirth experience. This is important because having a positive experience can help prevent issues like postpartum depression and strengthen the bond between mother and baby.

To participate in the trial, women must be at least 18 years old and have a healthy pregnancy. They should be able to speak and understand French and must sign a consent form agreeing to join the study. Participants will receive either the traditional epidural or the ambulatory version, and their experiences will be monitored to assess their satisfaction. It’s important to note that some women, such as those with certain pregnancy complications or health issues, may not be eligible to join this study.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Women older than 18 years old
• • with Physiological pregnancy (fetus cephalic position, normal fetal heart rate, spontaneous work between 37 and 41 SA)
• • Having benefited from epidural, usual or ambulatory depending on the study period
• • who speeks and understand French
• • who signed a free and informed consent form
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Hearing or comprehension impairment
• • Twin pregnancies
• • Scarred uterus
• • Fetus in non cephalic position
• • Imminent delivery
• • Women under protective supervision (guardianship, curatorship)
• • Women bereaved of a spouse or child during pregnancy
• • Hospitalization of child in neonatology after delivery
• • Women hospitalized in critical care units after childbirth