Advantages of using the Benson Birthing Rope
The Benson Birthing is proud to offer a much-needed assistive device
to all mothers to be. The rope is beneficial to everyone involved
in the delivery process in that it truly enhances the process for
the mother, neonate, hospital and nurses.
For the Mother
The BBR can decrease the pushing time by as much as 50% by positioning
the patient in the most beneficial pushing position and making the
pushing more effective. As a result, the probability of the neonate's
head descending correctly is significantly increased.
- The BBR is recommended for first time mothers.
- The BBR is highly recommended for mothers who have epiderals.
- 6 out of 10 vacuum assisted deliveries would be avoided by use
of the BBR.
- Using the BBR from beginning of the pushing stage cuts the pushing
time 40-60%.
- Starting the BBR's use after pushing is initiated cuts pushing
time 40-50%.
- Studies have shown that to start the patient out pushing with
the BBR is more effective and less stressful on the mother and
the neonate
The Neonate
Since the Benson Birthing Rope helps the patient push more effectively,
causing the neonate's head to descend into the pelvic area, the need
for extraction devices and surgical intervention significantly decreases.
In turn, the chances of trauma to the neonate significantly decrease.
The use of the BBR decreased the number of vacuum extractions by
82%. In a specific case study from January through March 2003, the
BBR helped avoid 4 cesarean sections while completely eliminating
the need for surgical intervention.
The Nurse/Coach
With the safety of the nurses and coaches in mind, the BBR's design
allows them to control and handle it with ease and with less stress
to the back. Many nurses are injured each year in aiding with deliveries
by pulling against the mother, but the BBR makes deliveries less
stressful and allows the nurses to concentrate more on patient care.
For the Hospital
The Benson Birthing Rope has the potential to decrease the amount
of surgical and/or medically assisted deliveries, resulting in a
significant economical savings for the hospital.
The BBR does not require medical personnel to facilitate its use.
Instead, the use of the rope can be demonstrated during prenatal classes
or at the time of delivery.
The BBR does not interfere with the delivery process in that it
is long enough to allow the labor coach to be out of the way of
the delivery team. As a result, the labor coach can observe the
delivery processs without obstruction or interference with the patient/coach
relations.
The Benson Birthing Rope meets all OSHA and JCAHO requirements
and its safety is assured. |