BIP! Finder - Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises, Foot Reflexology and Massage (BRM) on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes Among Primigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2022 • Effectiveness of Breathing Exercises, Foot Reflexology and Massage (BRM) on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes Among Primigravidae in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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

Venue: International Journal of Women's Health

Type: Publication

Abstract: Labor pain and anxiety are important concerns during labor, especially among the primigravidae. It may increase the duration of labor, increase stress hormones, and affect maternal and new-born related outcomes. This study examined the effectiveness of combined breathing exercises, foot reflexology, and massage (BRM) interventions on labor pain, anxiety, labor duration, stress hormone levels, maternal satisfaction, maternal vital signs, and the new-born's APGAR scores.This single-blind-parallel randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted at... (read more)

Impact: 1.2495598E-8 3.0428686E-9 14 14 / Attention: 0 79

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

DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s347971

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