Aromatherapy and massage for antenatal anxiety: Its effect on the fetus

Bastard, Janet; Tiran, Denise

doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2005.07.001

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“…[35] Aromatherapy, the fourth most used CAM within this study, is generally used for relaxation, stress and well-being. [37] Some oils such as cinnamon, clove, and lemon have been shown to have antibacterial and antiseptic properties. [38] Little research (if any) has been conducted on the frequency of aromatherapy use during pregnancy, however, a few studies have been conducted in relation to its effects on antenatal stress and anxiety, pregnancy well-being and clinical effectiveness.…”

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The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in pregnancy: Data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)

Bishop

Northstone

Green

et al. 2011

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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word count: 297 Main text word count: 2999Page 2 of 16 ObjectivesTo report the frequency of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use by a population of pregnant women in the UK. DesignFour postal self-completion questionnaires completed at 8, 12, 18 and 32 weeks' gestation provided the source of CAMs used. Questions asked for written descriptions about the use of any treatments, pills, medicines, ointments, homeopathic medicines, herbal medicines, supplements, drinks and herbal teas. SettingAn observational, population-based, cohort study of parents and children of 14541 pregnant women residing within the former county of Avon in south-west England. Data was available for 14115 women. ResultsOver a quarter (26.7%; n=3774) of women had used a CAM at least once in pregnancy, the use rising from 6% in the 1 st trimester to 12.4% in the 2 nd to 26.3% in the 3 rd . Herbal teas were the most commonly reported CAM at any time in pregnancy (17.7%; n=2499) followed by homeopathic medicine (14.4%; n=2038) and then herbal medicine (5.8%; n=813). The most commonly used herbal product was chamomile used by 14.6% of women, the most commonly used homeopathic product was Arnica used by 3.1% of women. Other CAMs (osteopathy, aromatherapy, acupuncture/acupressure, Chinese herbal medicine, chiropractic, cranial sacral therapy, hypnosis, non-specific massage and reflexology) accounted for less than 1% of users. ConclusionsCAM use in pregnancy, where a wide range of CAMs has been assessed, has not been widely reported. Studies that have been conducted report varying results to this study (26.7%) by between 13.3% and 87% of pregnant women. Survey results will be affected by a number of factors namely the inclusion/exclusion of vitamins and minerals, the timing of data collection, the country of source, the number of women surveyed, and the different selection criteria of either recruiting women to the study or of categorising and identifying a CAM treatment or product.

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The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in pregnancy: Data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)

Bishop

Northstone

Green

et al. 2011

Complementary Therapies in Medicine

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“…Massage as a very useful sensory stimuli is not only the most used method used, but also one of the most pleasant and accepted ways to reduce the pain in most of the diseases [10]. Aromatherapy and massage can considerably decrease the anxiety so that they can be considered as a supplementary care during labor [11,12]. Previous studies report that mothers receiving massage during labor felt less anxiety and pain in their back and feet and have been more relaxed whereas after receiving massage, decrease in heart rate and the pattern of relaxation in EEG have been shown [13].…”

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Effects of massage therapy and presence of attendant on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during labor

Mortazavi

Khaki

Moradi

et al. 2012

Arch Gynecol Obstet

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“…However, the effectiveness of aromatherapy over time is not known. Essential oils (e.g., lavender and frankincense oils) are considered effective and safe for anxiety in labor, palliative care, and dementia [e.g., 43,82]. However, there is currently insufficient evidence to support the safety of the use of aromatherapy in pregnancy due to the possibility of teratogenic and mutagenic effects on the fetus [83].…”

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“…This appears to be due to the lack of randomized clinical trials and research of rigorous quality, which aims to address the effectiveness and safety of other CAM therapies. Benefits of CAM need to be considered not only in terms of clinical benefits but also in terms of social, and lifestyle benefits [43]. In this review, various CAM therapies from the five categories were examined to investigate their potential efficacy as prophylaxes to chronic disorders and psychopathologies due to perinatal stress.…”

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“…Pregnancies and Babies CAM has been suggested to be effective in reducing stress in mothers and infants [43,44], with the potential to reduce the impact of adverse perinatal programming on adult health. Consumers have reported high satisfaction with the use of CAM and at the same time have shown high compliance [45].…”

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Prophylactic Role for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Perinatal Programming of Adult Health

Hodgson

Nakamura

Walker³

2007

Complement Med Res

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The health status of an individual in adulthood is proposed to be determined by events occurring in the prenatal and early postnatal period. A common early life event proven to have long lasting effects on the developing fetus is stress, including pain. Exposure of fetal and neonatal infants to repetitive psychological (e.g., maternal stress) or physiological (e.g., pain, infection, and noise) stress during this period is proposed to alter mechanisms involved in the regulation of stress, immunological maturation, pain perception, and cognition. Such changes, which persist into adulthood, may occur via alterations in the development of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. This process is typically referred to as ‘perinatal programming’. Ontogenic alterations in the development of the HPA-axis have been related to a number of adult pathologies such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, as well as psychopathologies such as anxiety and depression. Objective: In this review, the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as music, dietary supplements, massage and aromatherapy, in reducing perinatal stress in mothers and infants is examined. An emphasis is placed on these therapies as preventative measures which may be of value to individuals at risk of developing disease profiles associated with the consequences of adverse perinatal programming. The widening interest in perinatal programming and CAM suggests the potential for CAM to become a valuable tool in offsetting negative adult health outcomes resulting from perinatal programming associated with adverse gestational early life environments.

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Aromatherapy and massage for antenatal anxiety: Its effect on the fetus

Cited by 34 publications

References 88 publications

The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in pregnancy: Data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)

The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in pregnancy: Data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC)

Effects of massage therapy and presence of attendant on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during labor

Prophylactic Role for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Perinatal Programming of Adult Health

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