The aim of this study is to compare the impact of instrumental delivery on newborn head mark and newborn comfort over the impact of non-instrumental delivery. It is also to evaluate how mothers age, Body Mass Index, instrumental extraction indication, extractor type, variety and height of the fetal presentation, operator, time of birth (day or night) and birth weight impact on head mark existence and newborn comfort.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
the birth was assisted with an extractor.
Poitiers University Hospital
Poitiers, France
Head mark or injury
Any mark or injury (skin erosion, wound, hematoma, fracture, paralysis, etc.) on the newborn head will be described (type, color, size, position) and documented (photo)
Time frame: 12 to 72 hours of age
Newborn comfort
assessed using Newborn Pain and Discomfort Scale (EDIN) (DEBILLON et al. Development and initial validation of the EDIN scale, a new tool for assessing prolonged pain in preterm infants. Arch Dis Child Neonatal Ed 2001;85:36-41)
Time frame: 12 to 72 hours of age
Analgesic use
Any analgesic administration to the newborn will be reported
Time frame: 0 to 72 hours of age
Length of hospitalisation after childbirth
The day out for home of the newborn will be reported
Time frame: First month of life
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