The aim of this study was to assess the application of nonpharmacologic methods to relieve
pain during birthing from the point of view of primiparous women. To achieve this goal, a …

Background Immersion in water during labour is an important non-pharmacological method
to manage labour pain, particularly in midwifery-led care settings where pharmacological …

OBJECTIVE: Benefits attributed to waterbirth (WB) include a shorter second stage of labour
and reduction of perineal trauma. The aim of this study is to assess the incidence of perineal …

Background Recently, one of the problems in developing countries is pregnant women who
insist on cesarean section for fear of painful vaginal delivery. There are various methods to …

Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to conduct a thorough and
contemporary assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with water birth in …

Objetivo Conhecer a influência do banho quente e exercício perineal com bola suíça, de
forma isolada e combinada, sobre a progressão do trabalho de parto. Métodos Ensaio …

Background There is a gap in knowledge and understanding relating to the experiences of
women exposed to the opportunity of waterbirth. Our aim was to explore the perceptions and …

Background. WATSU (WaterShiatsu) is a complementary therapeutic treatment method
comprising passive stretches and massage techniques administered in 35° C warm water …

Background There is little published research that has examined practitioners' views and
experiences of pain relieving measures commonly used during labour and birth, particularly …

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