Effects and Childbirth Experience Between Zhang and WHO Partograph

The Effect Of Zhang's Guidelines Versus Who Partograph On Childbirth Experience According To Ceq-My

This study compared the labour outcomes and childbirth experience between Zhang and WHO partograph.

A prospective cross-sectional observational study that compared the cervical os dilatation i.e 4 and 6 cm upon admission to the labour room. Eligible patients were recruited during postnatal period in the ward before discharged home. The details of clinical characteristics and labour outcomes were collected. Patients then answered the CEQ-My questionnaire form that assess their childbirth experiences. The primary outcome measure was caesarean section rate and the secondary outcome measure was the childbirth experience.

Inclusion Criteria:

• cervical dilatation 4 or 6 cm
• singleton
• cephalic presentation
• at 37 weeks or more
• normal cardiotocograph tracing on admission
• understands Malay or English
• no uterine scar
• no pre-existing medical disorders
• no antenatal complications such as diabetes or hypertension

Exclusion Criteria:

• multiple pregnancy
• none cephalic presentation
• abnormal admission cardiotocograph tracing
• less than 37 weeks gestation
• refusal to participate