The Physical Effects of Pain Catastrophizing in Labor

Oregon Health and Science University91 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether labor self-efficacy (as determined by scores for the Lederman PSEQ II (self-efficacy scores) impacts the second stage 2 length (nromal vs. prolonged) as determined by quartile ranges for our sample. 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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pregnancy

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Relationship between pain catastrophizing and abnormal labor (deviation of progress in labor from norms)

Time frame: Immediate postpartum

Secondary Outcomes

Relationship between pain catastrophizing and reported pain in labor

Time frame: 1 day postpartum and 4-8 weeks postpartum

Relationship between pain catastrophizing and satisfaction with birth experience and care

Time frame: 1 day postpartum and 4-8 weeks postpartum

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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