Psychophysical correlates of labor pain intensity and unpleasantness [PDF]
Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and GynecologyThe neurobiological mechanisms linking perinatal pain and mood disorders remain unclear. Emotional dimensions of labor pain, particularly unpleasantness, may reflect engagement of limbic pathways shared with affective disorders.
Lee-Kai Sun +4 more
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A survey of healthcare providers’ knowledge and attitudes regarding pain relief in labor for women in Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: To explore healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes to the need for pain relief for women in labor. METHODS: A structured questionnaire (n = 200) distributed to healthcare providers working in the obstetric departments, including ...
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The effectiveness of aromatherapy in the management of labor pain: A meta-analysis [PDF]
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, 2023 One non-pharmacological method that can be used to safely and without negative side effects is aromatherapy. This meta-analysis study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of aromatherapy in the treatment of labor pain.
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A comparison of childbirth self-efficacy, fear of childbirth, and labor pain intensity between primiparas and multiparas during the latent phase of labor: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthBackground Childbirth is a long-lasting physiological stress. As one of the main stressors, labor pain exists throughout the whole process. Childbirth self-efficacy is the confidence, or belief that they can manage pain during childbirth.
Yue Huang +7 more
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Predictors and prevalence of labor pain management practice at West Guji zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2024. [PDF]
PLOS Global Public HealthChildbirth is a painful experience for most women, and many require assistance with pain relief. Strategies for managing labor pain include both non-pharmacological and pharmacological intervention. Childbirth is a painful experience for almost all women.
Misgana Desalegn Menesho +1 more
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Non-pharmacological labor pain relive methods: utilization and associated factors among midwives and maternity nurses in Najran, Saudi Arabia [PDF]
Reproductive HealthBackground Traditionally, pharmacological pain relief methods have been the most acceptable option for controlling labor pain, accompanied by numerous adverse consequences.
Wafaa T. Elgzar +2 more
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The Effect of Yoga Practice on Labor Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ResearchBackground: Labor pain management is a critical aspect of midwifery care and an essential purpose of childbirth-related care. There is a need for comprehensive results on relevant non-therapeutic methods of reducing labor pain. This systematic review and
Maryam Nikpour +4 more
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Investigating the association factors of acute postpartum pain: a cohort study
BMC Anesthesiology, 2023 Background Labor pain intensity is known to predict persistent postpartum pain, whereas acute postpartum pain may interfere with maternal postpartum physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Chin Wen Tan +4 more
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The Effect of Foot Reflexology on the Severity of Labor Pain: a Systematic Review Study [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2019 Introduction: Although labor pain is a part of labor progression, but uncontrolled pain can be dangerous for both mother and fetus. Reflexology has been reported in some studies as one of the non-pharmacological methods of labor pain relief, but the ...
Neda Sharifi, Narjes Bahri
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2020 Background Data linking labor pain and postpartum depression are emerging. Robust, prospective evaluations of this relationship while factoring other important variables are lacking.
Grace Lim +5 more
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