The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing in Labor
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Women's Studies |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 45 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2009 |
| End Date: | June 2010 |
| Contact: | Katherine Volpe |
| Email: | volpek@ohsu.edu |
| Phone: | 530-519-3891 |
The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing on Normal Labor
The purpose of this study is to find out if negative thoughts have an effect on pain
experienced during labor and how labor progresses. Other studies have shown that women who
experience intense pain in the earliest stages of labor have a higher risk of complications.
The investigators want to know if negative thoughts can predict this outcome.
experienced during labor and how labor progresses. Other studies have shown that women who
experience intense pain in the earliest stages of labor have a higher risk of complications.
The investigators want to know if negative thoughts can predict this outcome.
Subjects will complete questionnaires at three timepoints: during the prenatal period,
within 24-48 hours of giving birth, and 4-8 weeks postpartum. The questionnaires will
measure pain catastrophizing, depression, maternal support, support and control in birth,
and childbirth satisfaction. Chart review following delivery will record data such as length
of labor, medication used, need for augmentation or surgical delivery, complications.
within 24-48 hours of giving birth, and 4-8 weeks postpartum. The questionnaires will
measure pain catastrophizing, depression, maternal support, support and control in birth,
and childbirth satisfaction. Chart review following delivery will record data such as length
of labor, medication used, need for augmentation or surgical delivery, complications.
Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 20 weeks of pregnancy
- Nulliparous
- Singleton pregnancy
- Low risk pregnancy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Primiparous and multiparous women
- Women who request cesarean delivery
- Women who are pregnant with twins
- Women who plan induction
- Women who deliver before 37 weeks
- Women enrolled in the "Centering Pregnancy" program at the Family Birth Center
- High risk pregnancies
- Severe mental illness that impairs cognition or function
- Suicidal ideation
- Women who do not speak English or Spanish
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3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
Portland, Oregon 97239
503 494-8311
Oregon Health and Science University In 1887, the inaugural class of the University of Oregon...
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