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The Effect of Hydrotherapy During Labor on Labor Pain, Duration of Labor, Birth Affectivity, and Breastfeeding
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Hydrotherapy (Warm Shower) for Pregnancy and Latent Phase. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Warm showers are increasingly gaining attention for their positive impact on labor, yet studies on this topic in Turkey remain limited. No previous research has simultaneously evaluated the effects of warm showers on labor pain, duration, emotional state, and breastfeeding. As a simple, economical, accessible, and side-effect-free method, warm showers represent a practical and safe non-pharmacological option for pain relief and comfort during labor. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hydrotherapy on labor pain, duration, breastfeeding, and emotional experience during childbirth.
Study Details
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Interventions
Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the intervention group received a warm shower once cervical dilation reached 5 cm. Based on their preference, participants either stood or sat during the 30-minute shower.