BIP! Finder - Effectiveness of breathing exercises, foot reflexology and back massage (BRM) on labour pain, anxiety, duration, satisfaction, stress hormones and newborn outcomes among primigravidae during the first stage of labour in Saudi Arabia: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

2020 • Effectiveness of breathing exercises, foot reflexology and back massage (BRM) on labour pain, anxiety, duration, satisfaction, stress hormones and newborn outcomes among primigravidae during the first stage of labour in Saudi Arabia: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Authors: Kamilya Jamel Baljon; Muhammad Hibatullah Romli; Adibah Hanim Ismail; Lee Khuan; Boon How Chew

Venue: BMJ Open

Type: Publication

Abstract: Introduction Labour pain is among the severest pains primigravidae may experience during pregnancy. Failure to address labour pain and anxiety may lead to abnormal labour. Despite the many complementary non-pharmacological approaches to coping with labour pain, the quality of evidence is low and best approaches are not established. This study protocol describes a proposed investigation of the effects of a combination of breathing exercises, foot reflexology and back massage (BRM) on the labour experiences of primigravidae. Methods and analysis ... (read more)

Impact: 2.1089281E-8 3.6005765E-9 26 8 / Attention: 0 27

Topics: Pregnancy-related medical research Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033844

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