Beat-to-Beat Variability During Auditory Music in Fetus and Mother: A Clinical Trial

Tahereh Keshavarz; Marzieh Akbarzadeh; Zeinab Moshfeghy; Roghaie Khoshkholgh; Maram Kasraeian; Najaf Zare

Volume 4, Issue 4 , October 2017, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.5812/whb.13083

Abstract
  Background: Non-stress test is the most widely used test to assess fetal status. The presence of beat-to-beat variability is reassuring while its absence is not reassuring. Methods: In this single-blind clinical trial, 213 pregnant women with gestational age of 37 - 41 weeks were randomly allocated ...  Read More

Comparing the Effects of Acupressure at the Jian Jing-Gall Bladder Meridian (GB-21) Point on the Severity of Labor Pain, Duration and Cesarean Rate in Mono-and Bi-Stage Interventions

Marzieh Akbarzadeh; Zahra Moradi; Azam Jowkar; Najaf Zare; Mohammad Javad Hadianfard

Volume 2, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 1-7

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-24981

Abstract
  Background: Pain, a common phenomenon, is an inevitable part of childbirth. A number of pressure points exist that reduce labor pain in the body. Objectives: This study aims to compare mono- and bi-stage acupressure at the GB-21 point on the severity of labor pain and the delivery outcome. Patients ...  Read More

Correlation Between Maternal Body Mass Index, Non-stress Test Parameters and Pregnancy Outcomes in Nulliparous Women

Marzieh Akbarzade; Bahare Rafiee; Nasrin Asadi; Najaf Zare

Volume 1, Issue 3 , October 2014, , Pages 1-5

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-23649

Abstract
  Background: An increase in maternal body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy can cause overweight during pregnancy, and negatively affect both the mother and the fetus. Non-stress test (NST) is the most common way to evaluate the fetus during pregnancy. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the correlation ...  Read More

The Reduction of Anxiety and Improved Maternal Attachment to Fetuses and Neonates by Relaxation Training in Primigravida Women

Monire Toosi; Marzieh Akbarzadeh; Farkhondeh Sharif; Najaf Zare

Volume 1, Issue 1 , April 2014, , Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.17795/whb-18968

Abstract
  Background: Anxiety is among the pregnancy complications affecting maternal mental and physical health and attachment to the fetus and newborn. Relaxation training is an effective, simple and available method to address this dismal condition. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect ...  Read More