This study is looking at whether using a special device called the Intimate RoseTM Pelvic Wand for perineal massage during pregnancy can improve your birth experience. Perineal massage involves gently stretching the tissues around the vagina to help prepare for childbirth. You could join if you are pregnant, at least 18 years old, between 32 and 36 weeks pregnant, and plan to give birth at BIDMC. The study aims to see if using the pelvic wand helps reduce how much you feel like you're losing control during labor, measured by a score called the Labor Agentry Scale. The current status of this study is unclear, and it plans to enroll 140 participants.

Study design

This is a randomized controlled study, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. It plans to enroll 140 participants.

What's involved

If you are in the intervention group, you will receive a pelvic wand and instructions to use it at least three times a week for 10 minutes until you give birth. Both groups will receive education about perineal massage.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your birth experience will be assessed during hospitalization, up to 5 days after birth.

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