Effect of Focusing on Maryam’s Flower During the First Stage of the Labor on the Labor Pain, Labor Duration, and Levels of Comfort and Satisfaction

Abstract

This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted with an intervention group ( n = 61) and a control group ( n = 63) consisting of primipara pregnant women. The pregnant women in the intervention group were asked to focus their attention on Maryam’s flower opening its leaf buds and imagine the labor’s progress during the course of their labor. The VAS was administered to each group at specific times (at 4–5 cm, 6–7 cm, 8–9 cm cervical dilatation) to determine their level of labor pain. A statistically significant difference was found between the groups’ mean pain scores at 4–5 cm, 6–7 cm, and 8–9 cm cervical dilatation ( p < .05). The labor duration of the pregnant women in the intervention group was significantly shorter than that of the pregnant women in the control group ( p = .017). The physical comfort level of the intervention group was significantly higher than that of the control group at 8–9 cm cervical dilatation ( p = .039).

The Effect of Ice Massage Applied to the SP6 Point on Labor Pain, Labor Comfort, Labor Duration, and Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

“…Midwifery care in childbirth aims to reduce the perceived pain of the pregnant woman and provide physical and emotional comfort for them. 1,2,13 In this study, ice massage applied to the SP6 point at 4 to 5 cm, 6 to 7 cm, and 8 to 9 cm cervical dilatation reduced perceived labor pain. In other studies, the labor pain levels of cold massage groups have been found to be significantly lower than control groups.…”

“…Managing labor pain, increasing comfort, and reducing anxiety are among the basic elements of midwifery care. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Pharmacologic methods that reduce labor pain have various side effects on fetal and maternal health. 3,7 Therefore, nonpharmacologic methods, which usually have no side effects for the fetus and the woman and provide comfort, should be offered among the different options for pain management.…”

The Effect of Ice Massage Applied to SP6 Point on Labor Pain, Labor Comfort, Labor Duration, and Anxiety

“…Midwifery care in childbirth aims to reduce perceived pain of the pregnant women and to provide physical and emotional comfort for them. 1,2,13 In the present study, it was determined that ice massage applied to SP6 point at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm cervical dilatations reduced perceived labor pain. Only one study was encountered in the literature in which the effects of ice massage applied to SP6 point in reducing labor pain were examined.…”

“…As no study was encountered in the literature which examined the effect of ice massage applied to SP6 point on childbirth comfort, comparisons were made with studies that investigated the effects of various non-pharmacological methods on comfort in childbirth. 1,2,33,34 Turkmen and Oran (2021) reported that warm application to sacral region in childbirth had positive effects on the total comfort and relaxation levels determined at 8-9 cm cervical dilatation. 2 Akin et al ( 2022) reported in their study that labor dance at 8 cm cervical dilatation had positive effects on the total comfort and relaxation levels.…”

“…Managing labor pain, increasing comfort, and reducing anxiety are among the basic features of midwifery care, and they are the primary purpose of care in childbirth. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Pharmacological methods used in order to reduce labor pain have various side effects for fetal and maternal health. 3,7 Therefore, non-pharmacological methods, which have no side effects for the fetus and the mother and provide comfort, should be the primary choice in pain management.…”