Authors :
Isabel Lawot; Dr. Pawan Kumar Sharma
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8214762
Abstract :
Introduction: Childbirth pain is among the most severe
pains in humankind in terms of severity, and it is a
common and unavoidable experience. It is a worldwide
problem to make childbirth easier. Numerous non-
pharmacological methods have been developed to manage
labor pain, enhance delivery, and increase pregnant
women's comfort.
Objectives: to examine the literature in order to assess the
effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods in relieving
labor pain.
Methods: A comprehensive review of published literature
and journal articles from PubMed, Medline, EBSCO,
Cochrane and Epistemonikos, and Google Scholar
databases was done by following a specific search strategy
for each database. Initial 200 titles were retrieved and
after screening 10 articles were selected for a full test
screening. Finally, 10 articles were selected based on the
inclusion criteria. Results: Parturient mothers who
utilized non-pharmacological methods for managing
labor pain, such as birthing ball exercise, back massage,
cold application to the sacral area, reflexology, and heat
packs during the initial stage of labor, reported a
reduction in the intensity of pain. The findings
demonstrated a statistically significant distinction
between the pain levels of the two groups. Conclusion:
Based on the findings, it can be inferred that the studies
have consistently demonstrated the safety and reliability
of non-pharmacological methods in relieving labor pain.
Keywords :
Non-pharmacological, Reflexology, Heat Cold Massage Therapy.
Introduction: Childbirth pain is among the most severe
pains in humankind in terms of severity, and it is a
common and unavoidable experience. It is a worldwide
problem to make childbirth easier. Numerous non-
pharmacological methods have been developed to manage
labor pain, enhance delivery, and increase pregnant
women's comfort.
Objectives: to examine the literature in order to assess the
effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods in relieving
labor pain.
Methods: A comprehensive review of published literature
and journal articles from PubMed, Medline, EBSCO,
Cochrane and Epistemonikos, and Google Scholar
databases was done by following a specific search strategy
for each database. Initial 200 titles were retrieved and
after screening 10 articles were selected for a full test
screening. Finally, 10 articles were selected based on the
inclusion criteria. Results: Parturient mothers who
utilized non-pharmacological methods for managing
labor pain, such as birthing ball exercise, back massage,
cold application to the sacral area, reflexology, and heat
packs during the initial stage of labor, reported a
reduction in the intensity of pain. The findings
demonstrated a statistically significant distinction
between the pain levels of the two groups. Conclusion:
Based on the findings, it can be inferred that the studies
have consistently demonstrated the safety and reliability
of non-pharmacological methods in relieving labor pain.
Keywords :
Non-pharmacological, Reflexology, Heat Cold Massage Therapy.
