Ambulation, movement and changes ofposition during the first stage oflabor shortens the labour. Women who are ambulated during the first stage of labour were less likely to have a surgical delivery, defined as caesarean section, forceps or vaccum extraction. Women who assumed a non-supine position for birth had shorter second stage of labour, required less pain relief medication, had less perineal injuries, less vulvar oedema andless blood loss and few abnormal fetal heart rate patterns.
The present study aims to assess the effectiveness of ambulation in first stage of labouron level of labour pains and labour outcome among primigravida mothers admitted in labourroom at GGS Hospital, Faridkot.
A quantitative research approach with quasi experimental nonequivalent control group design was used. Through convenient sampling 60 Primigravida mothers were selected (30 in experimental and 30 in control group)who were in the first stage of labour. Data was collected by using numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) and clinical performa. Ambulation for 15 minutes/1 hour for 4 cycle was given to experimental group only. Reassessment ofpain level after every 2 hours was done by using NPRS. Collected data was analyzedbyusing descriptive andinferential statistics.
The finding of the present study revealed that there was significant effect of ambulation on reduction of pain intensity and duration of first stage of labour and improved the labour out come among primigravida mothers.
Present study reveals that ambulation reduced pain intensity and duration of first stage of labour and improved the Iabour outcome among primigravida mothers.
Ambulation, Primigravida, First stage of labour, Labour outcome
