Bump on the Ball: Impact of a Prenatal Exercise & Education Program on Birth Outcomes & Maternal Quality of Life

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Pregnancy

In brief

Operative vaginal delivery (with forceps or vacuums) is frequently performed secondary to maternal exhaustion, which leads to an inability to push effectively; 40% of operative vaginal deliveries at Prentice are for maternal exhaustion. The risk of severe birth trauma is increased three to four fold with operative delivery. This randomized, controlled trial will compare rates of operative vaginal delivery and severe birth trauma in two groups of women: (1) an intervention group who will participate in the antepartum Total Control® fitness and education program modified for pregnancy; and (2) a control group. Women will be recruited and followed from the second trimester until 6 weeks postpartum; all will complete validated questionnaires regarding their (1) level of worry and knowledge about their birthing experience (2) pelvic floor symptoms and quality of life (3) sexual function (4) satisfaction with their birthing experience and (5) level of depressive symptoms at various time points during and after their pregnancy. Obstetrical data will also be collected.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02334397

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

41

Starts

2016-02-01

Expected to finish

2019-06-25

Last updated by the study team

2020-06-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Singleton, primiparous pregnancy
• Delivering at Prentice Women's Hospital
• Able to participate based on PARmedX for pregnancy criteria

You may not qualify if…

• Non-english or Spanish speaking
• Age less than 18 years
• Known condition requiring cesarean section
• Currently enrolled in any kind of physical therapy
• Unable to complete the program secondary to medical limitations

Where it is running

• Northwestern Medical Group's Integrated Pelvic Health Program — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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