Impact and safety of perineal massage in late pregnancy on delivery outcomes among primiparous women: a propensity score matching analysis
The study find that regular perineal massage is effective in reducing the risk of perineal injury, shortening the duration of the second stage of labor without causing preterm labor, preterm rupture of membranes, or alteration of neonatal health, and has a favorable safety profile. The frequency of clinical massage (2-3 times per week, cumulative ≥ 7 times) is recommended to protect the perineum, shorten the duration of labor, and optimize labor outcomes.
Authors
- Mengyan Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5324-0652)
- Fengcheng Cai
- Yuanyuan Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2513-633X)
- Jiaojiao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2699-6729)
Institutions
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (CN)
- Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (CN)
- Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08452-9
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Strong