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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Complementary Therapies in Labor

Background:

  • Labor progression and maternal well-being are key aspects of childbirth.
  • Non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly explored to support labor.
  • Pain and anxiety management during labor are crucial for a positive birth experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of isolated and combined warm shower bath and Swiss ball exercises on labor pain, anxiety, and progression.
  • To compare the efficacy of individual therapies versus a combined approach.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized, controlled clinical trial involving 128 patients.
  • Participants were assigned to three groups: isolated warm shower bath, isolated Swiss ball exercise, or combined therapy.
  • Pain and anxiety were measured using Visual Analog Scales (VAS) before and after interventions.

Main Results:

  • All interventions led to increased cervical dilation and uterine contractions (p<.001).
  • Anxiety levels decreased across all groups, with the most notable reduction observed with warm shower baths.
  • Pain perception increased, while the combined bath and ball group experienced shorter labor duration.

Conclusions:

  • Warm shower baths and Swiss ball exercises positively influence maternal adaptation and well-being during labor.
  • The combined therapy demonstrated superior effects on labor progression, including enhanced cervical dilation and reduced labor time.
  • These non-pharmacological methods are valuable adjuncts for optimizing the labor experience.