Background Many women would like to avoid pharmacological or invasive methods of pain
management in labour, and this may contribute towards the popularity of complementary …

Objectives To assess the effects of nonpharmacologic approaches to pain relief during
labor, according to their endogenous mechanism of action, on obstetric interventions …

ABSTRACT the aim of the study was to conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of
non-invasive and non-pharmacological techniques on labor first-stage pain intensity …

Aim The aim of this study was to determine the effects of sacral massage and heat
application on the perceptions of labor pain and comfort level in pregnant women. Methods …

Aim The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of low back massage on perceived birth
pain and delivery. Method This study was designed as a study-control experimental type …

METHODS A randomized-controlled trial was conducted on 210 primipara women. Subjects
were randomly divided into three groups (each group comprised 70 women) to receive …

Introduction Touching ensures physical, emotional and spiritual relaxation, confidence,
peace, calmness and well-being, and increases self-esteem. The aim of this study was to …

Purpose of study Massage is widely used as a traditional technique during labor and
delivery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Swedish massage with and …

Introduction: The effect of massage for pain relief during labour has been controversial. This
study investigated the efficacy of a programme combining intrapartum massage, controlled …

The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of jasmine oil massage on labour pain
during first stage of labour among 40 primigravida women. The study design adopted was …