Mirror, mirror on the wall, can it make birth better for all?
NCT ID NCT06648161
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving mothers a mirror to watch their baby's birth during the pushing stage could shorten labor and improve their experience. 122 healthy women in Turkey were split into two groups: one used a mirror, the other had standard care. After birth, mothers filled out a questionnaire about their experience. The goal was to see if the mirror made a difference in how long labor lasted and how satisfied mothers felt.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- labor mirror
- What this could lead to
- If it works, using a mirror could help mothers feel more in control and satisfied during childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. The mirror may not shorten labor or improve experience for everyone, and results may not apply to all births.
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Locations
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Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, İzmit, 41001, Turkey (Türkiye)