Making Second Stage Labor A Better Experience
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Clinical studies have consistently shown that the use of mirrors during the second stage of labor can lead to improved maternal outcomes and a more positive birthing experience. Research indicates that mirrors not only enhance a woman’s sense of control and engagement during delivery, but also contribute to shorter labor times—reducing the second stage by an average of 19 minutes. These findings highlight the practical value of visual feedback in empowering patients and supporting more efficient deliveries. Don’t just take our word for it—explore the studies and articles that support these results and see how mirrors are transforming labor and delivery practices around the world.
Evaluation Of Labor Mirror Use During The Active Pushing Phase Of The 2nd Stage Of Labor
To evaluate whether the use of labor mirror during the active pushing phase of the second stage of labor is associated with a shorter duration of pushing. Among nulliparous women who used the mirror, second stage labor duration was shortened by 40%.
Maximizing Maternal Birth Experience through the Use of a Labor Mirror
Women who used the mirror, more than half (53%) agreed that the labor mirror assisted them during pushing, added to their overall labor experience (58%), and was a positive experience (55.5%). Maternal satisfaction can be enhanced with the use of intra-partum tools such as mirrors. Labor mirrors can be a low-cost, efficient, and effective way to enhance the maternal experience.
Visual Biofeedback: Adjunct Mirror Intervention during Stage Two Labor among Primiparous Women
This study determined the effectiveness of visual biofeedback in hastening stage II of labor between primiparous women administered with adjunct intervention and those who were not. A non-equivalent post-test design was used with twenty primiparous women distributed to both control and experimental groups, chosen through purposive sampling technique.
Use of the LDM-100 Labor and Delivery Mirror Enhances Second Stage Labor
Adroit commissioned a Quality Study at a major metropolitan Level III Maternity Center to quantify how moms felt about their birth experience using the LDM-100 Labor & Delivery Mirror. The sample size was 121 respondents. Moms who used the mirror were asked to rate how the mirror helped them in three aspects of their birthing experience. They rated their responses on a 7-point scale.
Use of the Mirror in the Second Stage of Labor _ Evaluation by Means of Semantic Differential
Childbirth and especially the expulsive period are considered stressful events. These differ from other events, certain common characteristics: they have a high intensity, trigger intense emotions and perceived as uncontrollable. A proportion of women have far surpassed the expectation that the use of the mirror in the second stage of labor would encourage the pushing.
From The Heart Of Healthcare
Nurse Testimonials
Carmen, L&D 12 years
“It’s a great experience to witness the birth of your baby, trust me, you’ll be glad you did this.”
Tovie, L&D 2 years
“The mirrors are a big part of the experience. It allows the mom to really be present with the birth of her baby.”
Jean, L&D 17 years
“The mirror really helps create a memorable experience for the mom.”
Mary Beth, L&D 2 years
“It just gives that mom so much more motivation.”
Karen, L&D 13 years
“I think it helps them push better.”
Nancy, L&D 12 years
“You can wait until they are ready for the mirror then just push the button and there it is ready to go.”