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    Alleviating postnatal perineal trauma: To cool or not to cool?

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    Authors
    Steen, Mary
    Briggs, Michelle
    King, David
    Affiliation
    UCLan/University of Leeds/Royal College of Midwives
    Publication Date
    2006-05-01
    
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    Abstract
    This article discusses the evidence reported from quasi randomised trials and randomised controlled trials on the efficacy and acceptability of localised cooling methods in alleviating perineal trauma. Two types of cooling methods were identified: iced sitz baths and cooling devices. The review suggests that cooling may lower the levels of reported perineal pain after childbirth and reduce the inflammatory response associated with perineal trauma. However, women's preferences as well as the efficacy of the cooling method should be taken into consideration. Women's natural reluctance to sit in iced sitz baths suggests that this cooling method is unpleasant and may explain why there has been a decline in this method being used in clinical practice over the last two decades. The use of localised cooling devices appear to be a more acceptable method for women.
    Citation
    British Journal of Midwifery, 2006, 14(5), pp. 304-308
    Publisher
    Mark Allen Publishing
    Journal
    Britsh Journal of Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10034/48799
    Additional Links
    http://www.britishjournalofmidwifery.com/
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
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    ISSN
    0969-4900
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    Health and Social Care

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