Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to analyze the studies on interventions used during labor with evidence-based practices.

Methods: A literature review was conducted by reviewing the articles with a full text in PDF format published in the last decade (2007-2017) using Cochrane and Pubmed databases. 18 studies were included in this study as a result of the review.

Results: It was determined that an upright position during labor shortened the duration of labor. It was observed that oral intake of food and drink had no effect on the C-section rates. It was found that there was no significant difference in the incidence of perineal wound infection at the site of enema administration and that continuous use of cardiotocography increased the C-section rates. It was also seen that early amniotomy application had no effect on the length of the labor, and no significant difference was determined in the routine use of episiotomy in terms of pain.

Conclusions: It was determined that pregnant women should be supported in an upright position, pregnant women with low risk should take drinks and grain-free foods, enema should be performed routinely during the normally-progressing process, and amniotomy and episiotomy applications should be used.