Efficacy of perineal massage during the second stage of labor for the prevention of perineal injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Andrea Marcos-RodríguezRaquel Leirós-RodríguezPablo Hernández-LucasPublished in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2023)
Massage during the second stage of labor appears to be effective in preventing episiotomies and reducing the duration of the second stage of labor. However, it does not appear to be effective in reducing the incidence and severity of perineal tears.
Keyphrases