Larkin, Begley, Devane, 2017(1111 Larkin P, Begley CM, Devane D. Women's preferences for childbirth experiences in the Republic of Ireland: a mixed methods study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017;17(1):19. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-1196-1 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-016-1196-...
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2017 Ireland |
Cross Quantitative Approach n = 531 |
Most significant element to women in labor |
Pain relief |
Kologeski, Strapasson, Schneider, Renosto, 2017(1212 Strapasson MR, Kologeski TK, Schneider V, Renosto JM. Skin to skin contact of the newborn with its mother in the perspective of the multiprofessional team. J Nurs UFPE [Internet]. 2017;11(1):94-101. doi: 10.5205/reuol.9978-88449-6-1101201712 https://doi.org/10.5205/reuol.9978-88449...
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2017 Brazil |
Qualitative Content Analysis Approach n = 15 |
Professional's perception of skin contact |
Staff has difficulties in adhering to the practice |
Gupta, Sood, Hofmeyr, Vogel, 2017(1313 Gupta JK, Sood A, Hofmeyr GJ, Vogel JP. Position in the second stage of labour for women without epidural anaesthesia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 May 16;(5):CD002006. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002006.pub3 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD00200...
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2017 United Kingdom |
Review n = 30 |
Labor position |
Upright position reduced the labor length |
Happel-Parkins, Azim, 2016(1414 Happel-Parkins A, Azim KA. At pains to consent: a narrative inquiry into women's attempts of natural childbirth. Women Birth. 2016;29(4):310-20. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2015.11.004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2015.11....
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2016 USA |
Thematic Qualitative Analysis Approach n = 6 |
Primigravida experience with normal delivery |
Often their basic rights were disregarded |
Aune, Torvik, Selboe, Skogås, Persen, Dahlberg, 2015(1515 Aune I, Torvik HM, Selboe S-T, Skogås A-K, Persen J, Dahlberg U. Promoting a normal birth and a positive birth experience: Norwegian women's perspectives. Midwifery. 2015;31(7):721-7. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.03.016 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2015.03.0...
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2015 Norway |
Qualitative Approach/ Systematic Texts Condensation n = 12 |
Factors that influence the woman's positive experience of normal delivery |
Safe environment and emotional strength |
Borem, Ferreira, Silva, Valério Júnior, Orlanda, 2015(1616 Borem P, Ferreira JBB, Silva UJ, Valério Jr J, Orlanda CMB. Increasing the percentage of vaginal birth in the private sector in Brazil through the redesign of care model. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2015;37(10):446-54. doi: 10.1590/SO100-720320150005264 https://doi.org/10.1590/SO100-7203201500...
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2015 Brazil |
Descriptive Study n = 1449 |
Redesign of the Birth Model of Care |
Reduction in the percentage of caesarean sections |
Côrtes, Santos, Caroci, Oliveira, Oliveira, Riesco, 2015(1717 Côrtes CT, Santos RCS, Caroci AS, Oliveira SG, Oliveira SMJV, Riesco MLG. Implementation methodology of practices based on scientific evidence for assistance in natural delivery: a pilot study. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2015;49(5):716-24. doi: 10.1590/S0080-623420150000500002 https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-6234201500...
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2015 Brazil |
Quasi-experimental n = 50 |
Implementation of best practices in normal delivery |
Positive impact |
Coxon, Sandall, Fulop, 2015(1818 Coxon K, Sandall J, Fulop NJ. How do pregnancy and birth experiences influence planned place of birth in future pregnancies? Findings from a longitudinal, narrative study. Birth. 2015;42(2):141-8. doi: 10.1111/birt.12149 https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12149...
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2015 United Kingdom |
Qualitative Approach n = 41 |
Influence of the current labor on planning the next pregnancy |
Current experience influences the choice of the next delivery location - Hospital or Birth Center |
Hajian, Shariati, Mirzaii Najmabadi, Yunesian, Ajami, 2015(1919 Hajian S, Shariati M, Mirzaii Najmabadi K, Yunesian M, Ajami MI. Use of the extended parallel process model (EPPM) to predict Iranian women's intention for vaginal delivery. J Transcult Nurs. 2015;26(3):234-43. doi: 10.1177/1043659614524247 https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659614524247...
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2015 Iran |
Quali/Quanti Approach n = 290 |
Cultural influence on the intention by normal delivery |
Confident mothers are more likely to have normal delivery |
Scarton, Prates, Wilhelm, Silva, Possati, Ilha, 2015(2020 Scarton J, Prates LA, Wilhelm LA, Silva SC, Possati AB, Ilha CB, et al. "It was worth it when I saw his face": experiences of primiparous women during natural childbirth. Rev Gaúcha Enferm. 2015;36(spe):143-51. doi: 10.1590/1983-1447.2015.esp.56786 https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-1447.2015.e...
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2015 Brazil |
Qualitative Description Approach n = 10 |
Experience of primiparous in normal delivery |
The care reflects on the coping experience and delivery |
Serçekuş, Egelioglu Cetisli, İnci, 2015(2121 Serçekus P, Egelioglu Cetisli N, Inci FH. Birth preferences by nulliparous women and their partners in Turkey. Sex Reprod Healthc. 2015;6(3):182-5. doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2015.03.002 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.srhc.2015.03.0...
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2015 Turkey |
Cross-sectional study n = 162 |
Preference on the type of birth |
90.8% of women and 92% of their partners chose normal delivery |
Silva, Nascimento, Coelho, 2015(2222 Silva ALS, Nascimento ER, Coelho EAC. Nurses practices to promote dignity, participation and empowerment of women in natural childbirth. Esc Anna Nery. 2015;19(3):424-31. doi: 10.5935/1414-8145.20150056 https://doi.org/10.5935/1414-8145.201500...
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2015 Brazil |
Qualitative/Descriptive Exploratory Approach n = 30 |
Autonomy, dignity and participation of women in normal delivery |
The dignifying practices were the most observed. |
Hammond, Foureur, Homer, 2014(2424 Hammond A, Foureur M, Homer CSE. The hardware and software implications of hospital birth room design: a midwifery perspective. Midwifery. 2014;30(7):825-30. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2013.07.013 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2013.07.0...
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2014 Australia |
Ethnography n = 8 |
Physical and aesthetic design of the delivery room |
Changes in the setting and delivery room aesthetics can generate safer, more comfortable and effective practices |
Liu, Liu, Huang, Du, Peng, Huang et al., 2014(2525 Liu Y, Liu Y, Huang X, Du C, Peng J, Huang P, et al. A comparison of maternal and neonatal outcomes between water immersion during labor and conventional labor and delivery. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2014;14:160. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-160 https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-14-160...
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2014 China |
Clinical Trial n = 108 (38/70) |
Immersion in water during labor |
Immersion in water can reduce pain in labor and is associated with lower rate of cesarean delivery and postpartum urinary incontinence |
Nutter, Meyer, Shaw-Battista, Marowitz, 2014(2626 Nutter E, Meyer S, Shaw-Battista J, Marowitz A. Waterbirth: an integrative analysis of peer-reviewed literature. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2014;59(3):286-319. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.12194 https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.12194...
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2014 USA |
Integrative Analysis n = 38 |
Water birth |
It is associated with a positive outcome of the delivery |
Jamas, Hoga, Reberte, 2013(2727 Jamas MT, Hoga LAK, Reberte LM. Women's narratives on care received in a birthing center. Cad Saúde Pública. 2013;29(12):2436-46. doi: 10.1590/0102-311X00039713 https://doi.org/10.1590/0102-311X0003971...
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2013 Brazil |
Narrative Analysis n = 17 |
Assistance received in a Birth Center |
Positive evaluation by women |
Karlsdottir, Halldorsdottir, Lundgren, 2013(2828 Karlsdottir SI, Halldorsdottir S, Lundgren I. The third paradigm in labour pain preparation and management: the childbearing woman's paradigm. Scand J Caring Sci. 2013;28(2):315-27. doi: 10.1111/scs.12061 https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.12061...
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2013 Iceland |
Phenomenology n = 14 |
Women's experience in pain preparation and management in delivery |
The staff contributes to the pain management during delivery |
Lawrence, Lewis, Hofmeyr, Styles, 2013(2929 Lawrence A, Lewis L, Hofmeyr GJ, Styles C. Maternal positions and mobility during first stage labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;(2):CD003934. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003934.pub4 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD00393...
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Australia 2013 |
Systematic Review n = 25 (5,218 women) |
Upright versus recumbent position in labor |
Reduced labor length in the upright position |
Simmonds, Peter, Hodnett, McGillis Hall, 2013(3030 Simmonds AH, Peter E, Hodnett ED, McGillis Hall L. Understanding the moral nature of intrapartum nursing. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2013;42(2):148-56. doi: 10.1111/1552-6909.12016 https://doi.org/10.1111/1552-6909.12016...
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2013 Canada |
Narrative Analysis n = 14 |
Moral responsibility of nurses in relation to the woman in labor |
Main influencing factor relative to the expectations of the woman in labor |
Hodnett, Downe, Walsh, 2012(3131 Hodnett ED, Downe S, Walsh D. Alternative versus conventional institutional settings for birth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;(8):CD000012. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000012.pub4 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD00001...
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2012 Canada |
Systematic Review n = 10 (11,795 women) |
Alternative versus conventional institutional settings for birth |
Alternative institution is associated with lower rates of medical intervention and high maternal satisfaction |
Cheung, Mander, Wang, Fu, Zhou, Zhang, 2011a(3232 Cheung NF, Mander R, Wang X, Fu W, Zhou H, Zhang L. Clinical outcomes of the first midwife-led normal birth unit in China: a retrospective cohort study. Midwifery. 2011;27(5):582-7. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2010.05.012 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2010.05.0...
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2011 China |
Paired Retrospective Cohort n = 452 (226/226) |
Clinical results of a Birth Center and a Hospital |
Normal delivery at the Birth Center - 87.6%, and at the Hospital - 58.8% |
Cheung, Mander, Wang, Fu, Zhou, Zhang, 2011b(3333 Cheung NF, Mander R, Wang X, Fu W, Zhou H, Zhang L. Views of Chinese women and health professionals about midwife-led care in China. Midwifery. 2011;27(6):842-7. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2010.09.001 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2010.09.0...
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2011 China |
Qualitative Approach n = 40 |
Perception of the woman (n = 30) and professional (n = 10) on the Delivery Unit |
Positive in relation to the Unit and its Model of Care |
Silva, Oliveira, Silva, Alvarenga, 2011(3434 Mota e Silva L, Oliveira SMJV, Silva FMB, Alvarenga MB. Using the Swiss ball in labor. Acta Paul Enferm. 2011;24(5):656-62. doi: 10.1590/S0103-21002011000500010 https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-2100201100...
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2011 Brazil |
Descriptive Study n = 35 |
Use of the Swiss ball |
100% in Normal Birth Centers and 40.9% in Obstetric Centers |
Liu, Chang, Chen, 2010(3535 Liu YH, Chang MY, Chen CH. Effects of music therapy on labour pain and anxiety in Taiwanese first-time mothers. J Clin Nurs. 2010;19(7-8):1065-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03028.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009...
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2010 Taiwan |
Randomized clinical trial experimental n = 60 (30/30) |
Effects of music therapy on the labor |
Decrease in pain, anxiety and temperature |
Riesco, Oliveira, Bonadio, Schneck, Silva, Diniz et al., 2009(3636 Riesco MLG, Oliveira SMJV, Bonadio IC, Schneck CA, Silva FMB, Diniz CSG, et al. Birth centers in Brazil: scientific production review. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2009;43(spe2):1291-6. doi: 10.1590/S0080-62342009000600026 https://doi.org/10.1590/S0080-6234200900...
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2009 Brazil |
Narrative review n = 12 |
Scientific production on the Normal Birth Center |
Predominant foci are obstetric practices and maternal outcomes |
Da Silva, De Oliveira, Nobre, 2009(3737 Silva FMB, Oliveira SMJV, Nobre MRC. A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of immersion bath on labour pain. Midwifery. 2009;25(3):286-94. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2007.04.006 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2007.04.0...
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2009 Brazil |
Clinical randomized trial n = 108 (54/54) |
Water immersion in labor |
Significant reduction in pain in the experimental group |
Romano, Lothian, 2008(3838 Romano AM, Lothian JA. Promoting, protecting, and supporting normal birth: a look at the evidence. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2008;37(1):94-105. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00210.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007...
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2008 EUA |
Theoretical-reflective study |
Obstetric practices based on evidence |
Six obstetric practices highlighted |
Lundgren, Berg, 2007(3939 Lundgren I, Berg M. Central concepts in the midwife-woman relationship. Scand J Caring Sci. 2007;21(2):220-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-6712.2007.00460.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6712.2007...
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2007 Suécia |
Secondary Analysis n = 8 |
Central concepts in the woman-nurse relationship |
Six pairs of the woman-nurse relational concept highlighted |
Walsh, 2007(4040 Walsh DJ. A birth centre's encounters with discourses of childbirth: how resistance led to innovation. Sociol Health Illn. 2007;29(2):216-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9566.2007.00545.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9566.2007...
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2007 UK |
Ethnography n = 30 women and n = 5 professionals |
Culture, beliefs, values, customs and practices at the Birth Center |
The Normal Birth Center can encourage new ways of childbirth assistance |
Bio, Bittar, Zugaib, 2006(4141 Bio E, Bittar RE, Zugaib M. Influência da mobilidade materna na duração da fase ativa do trabalho de parto. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2006;28(11):671-9. doi: 10.1590/S0100-72032006001100007 https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-7203200600...
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2006 Brazil |
Prospective clinical trial n = 100 (50/50) |
Influence of maternal mobility during labor |
Better tolerance to pain, less use of drugs and better dilation evolution |
Mousley, 2005(4242 Mousley S. Audit of an aromatherapy service in a maternity unit. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2005;11(3):205-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2004.10.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2004.10.0...
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2005 UK |
Descriptive Study |
Aromatherapy use within Maternity |
Effective in normalization of childbirth and increase in the satisfaction of mothers |
Hoga, 2004(4343 Hoga LAK. Motivação de enfermeiras obstétricas para o desenvolvimento de seu trabalho em uma casa de parto. Rev Min Enferm [Internet]. 2004 [cited 2018 Jul 02];8(3):369-73. Available from: http://www.reme.org.br/artigo/detalhes/725
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2004 Brazil |
Thematic Oral History n = 6 |
Motivation of nurse insertion at the Birth Center |
Dissatisfaction with the Biomedical Model, with the hospital interventionist character and the desire to transform |
Yildirim, Sahin, 2004(4444 Yildirim G, Sahin NH. The effect of breathing and skin stimulation techniques on labour pain perception of Turkish women. Pain Res Manag. 2004;9(4):183-7. doi: 10.1155/2004/686913 https://doi.org/10.1155/2004/686913...
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2004 Turkey |
Clinical trial n = 40 (20/20) |
Effects of the breathing and massage technique on labor |
Effective in reducing pain |
Lauzon, Hodnett, 2001(4545 Lauzon L, Hodnett E. Labour assessment programs to delay admission to labour wards. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001;(3):CD000936. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000936 https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD00093...
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2001 Canada |
Systematic Review n = 209 (105/104) |
Effects of the Labor Assessment Program |
Evidence of benefits to women in labor with term pregnancy |