Medición del dolor durante el trabajo de parto: evaluación de la usabilidad de un nuevo dispositivo / Pain measurement during labor: usability evaluation of a new device

Objetivo: Evaluar la usabilidad de un dispositivo para medir el dolor durante el trabajo de parto a través de siete ítems: tamaño, textura, facilidad de uso, peso, resistencia, comodidad y seguridad. Método: Estudio descriptivo. Se solicitó a 60 pacientes usar el sensor manual durante el transcurso de seis contracciones uterinas (aproximadamente 10-20 minutos) y al día siguiente se aplicó una encuesta en la que las pacientes evaluaron la usabilidad del dispositivo en cuanto a textura, peso, resistencia, comodidad, facilidad de uso, tamaño del sensor, seguridad de uso, peso del sensor, resistencia y comodidad, mediante una escala de Likert de 1 a 7. La seguridad fue evaluada con una escala de 1 a 5. Resultados: Se realizaron gráficos de caja. Con respecto a la seguridad, un 86% de las usuarias marcaron 5 puntos en la escala, percibiendo el dispositivo como seguro. Conclusiones: El dispositivo fue percibido como seguro, liviano, fácil de usar y cómodo.

Objective: To evaluate the usability of a device to measure pain during labor through seven items: size, texture, ease of use, weight, resistance, comfort, and safety. Method: Longitudinal observational study. 60 patients were asked to use the manual sensor during the course of six uterine contractions (approximately 10-20 minutes) and the following day a survey was applied where the patients evaluated the usability of the device in terms of texture, weight, resistance, comfort, easiness of use, sensor size, safety of use, sensor weight, resistance and comfort through a Likert scale from 1 to 7. Safety was evaluated with a scale from 1 to 5. Results: They were schematized with a box plot. Regarding safety, 86% of the users scored 5 points on the scale, perceiving the device as safe. Conclusions: It can be seen that the device was perceived as safe, light, easy to use and comfortable.

Current status of the combined spinal-epidural technique in obstetrics and surgery.

Epidural and spinal blocks are well-accepted neuraxial techniques but both have several disadvantages. Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) can combine the best features of both techniques and reduce or eliminate these disadvantages. It provides the rapidity, density, and reliability of subarachnoid block with the flexibility of catheter epidural technique to extend the duration of anesthesia/analgesia (and to improve spinal block). It is an excellent technique for determining minimum intrathecal drug doses. Although most commonly employed in obstetric practice, CSE is also used in a wide variety of non-obstetric surgical procedures including orthopedic, vascular, gynecological, urological, and general surgical procedures. The needle-through-needle technique remains the most commonly used method to perform CSE. Several technical variations including Sequential CSE and Epidural Volume Extention (EVE) are commonly used particularly in obstetric and high-risk patients such as those with cardiac disease where a slower onset of sympathetic block is desirable. The risks of complications such as epidural catheter migration through the dural hole, neurological complications, and subarachnoid spread of epidurally administered drugs are possible but have not been a clinically relevant problem in the 40+ years of their existence. In obstetrics, CSE is used for labor pain because it produces rapid-onset analgesia with reduced local anesthetic consumption and less motor block. The epidural catheter placed as part of a CSE is more reliable than a catheter placed as part of a conventional epidural. Less breakthrough pain throughout labor is noted and fewer catheters require replacing. Side effects of CSE include greater potential for hypotension and more fetal heart rate abnormalities. CSE is also used for cesarean delivery. The main purpose is to decrease the spinal dose so that spinal-induced hypotension can be reduced. However, reducing the spinal dose requires an epidural catheter to avoid intra-operative pain when surgery is prolonged.

Aromatherapy with oil of Lavandula angustifolia for pain in women: scoping review / Aromaterapia com óleo essencial de Lavandula angustifolia para dor em mulheres: revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil has been used to reduce pain, anxiety, nausea and vomiting, among others. As the painful experience is unique, responses to therapeutic approaches may vary among individuals and there are specific conditions related to women's health that deserve to be examined. The objective of this study was to analyze the uses of aromatherapy with essential oil of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), by nurses, for pain control in women. CONTENTS: This is a scoping literature review. The search was carried out in the following portals and/or databases: BVS, Pubmed, Cochrane, on June 3, 2022, and was updated on June 9, 2023. The sample consisted of four controlled clinical trials addressing aromatherapy with lavender essential oil in the "inhalation" and "massage" modalities, to treat acute labor pain and dysmenorrhea. In all studies, the intervention provided a reduction in pain without unwanted effects (p<0.05) and the nurse participated as a member of the multidisciplinary team. CONCLUSION: Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil during labor and dysmenorrhea proved to be effective in reducing pain in the analyzed sample.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A aromaterapia com óleo essencial de lavanda tem sido utilizada para redução de dor, ansiedade, náuseas e vômitos, dentre outros. Assim como a experiência dolorosa é única, as respostas às abordagens terapêuticas podem variar entre os indivíduos e há condições específicas relacionadas à saúde da mulher que merecem ser examinadas. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar os usos da aromaterapia com óleo essencial de lavanda (Lavandula angustifolia), por enfermeiros, no controle da dor em mulheres. CONTEÚDO: Esta é uma revisão de escopo da literatura. A busca foi realizada nos seguintes portais e/ou bases de dados: BVS, Pubmed, Cochrane, em 03 junho de 2022, sendo atualizada em 09 de junho de 2023. A amostra foi composta de quatro ensaios clínicos controlados abordando aromaterapia com óleo essencial de lavanda nas modalidades "inalação" e "massagem", para tratar dor aguda do parto e da dismenorreia. Em todos os estudos a intervenção proporcionou redução na dor sem efeitos adversos (p<0,05) e o enfermeiro participou como integrante da equipe multidisciplinar. CONCLUSÃO: A aromaterapia com óleo essencial de lavanda no trabalho de parto e dismenorreia mostrou-se eficaz para a redução da dor na amostra analisada.

The effect of ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation on labor pain and anxiety pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: and purpose: To date, there has been very limited experimental research on the impact of ylang ylang oil and lemon oil inhalation labor pain. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of aromatherapy, one of the non-pharmacological pain methods, on anxiety and labor pain in the active phase in primiparous pregnant women. METHODS: A randomized controlled trial design was used in the study, which was conducted with 45 primiparous pregnant women. Volunteers were randomized into the lemon oil group (n = 15), ylang-ylang oil group (n = 15), and control group (n = 15) by using the sealed envelope method. The visual analog scale (VAS) and the state anxiety inventory were applied to the intervention and control groups before the application. After the application, the VAS and the state anxiety inventory were applied at 5-7 cm dilatation and the VAS was applied alone at 8-10 cm dilatation. The trait anxiety inventory was applied to the volunteers after delivery. RESULTS: The mean pain scores at 5-7 cm dilatation in the intervention groups (lemon oil 6.90, ylang ylang oil, 7.30) were significantly lower than in the control group (9.20) (p = 0.005). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of their mean pre-intervention and 5-7-cm-dilatation anxiety scores (p = 0.750; p = 0.663), mean trait anxiety scores (p = 0.094), and mean first-and fifth-minute Apgar scores (p = 0.051; p = 0.051). CONCLUSION: It was found that aromatherapy applied by inhalation at labor reduced the perception of labor pain but had no effect on anxiety.

Determining the effect of inhalation and lavender essential oil massage therapy on the severity of perceived labor pain in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: This research aimed to reveal the effect of lavender essence inhalation and the massage therapy applied with lavender oil on the severity of labor pain of primiparous women. METHODS: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with three groups. Pregnant women participating in the study were randomly divided into control group (n=40), lavender essence inhalation group (n=44) and lavender essence massage (n=37) groups. The applications were divided in three for each phase in the first stage of labor (early, active and transition). Thereafter sacral compression and circular massage were applied for 15 minutes on the lower back (waist) region of the participants by using 2 drops of lavender oil in each phase of labor; 2 drops of lavender oil were dripped onto the palms of the participants in the inhalation group by the researcher and they were asked to inhale it for 3 minutes. Research data were collected using Personal Information Form (PIF), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Postpartum Assessment of Women Survey (PAWS). RESULTS: The results of the research revealed that the labor pain perceived by the women who were applied inhalation and massage therapy using lavender essential oil were milder compared to the control group (p<0.05). Another finding of the research revealed that the lavender oil inhalation gave the best results in the latent phase, however the massage therapy with lavender oil was more effective in the active and transition phases. CONCLUSION: Inhalation and massage therapy applied using lavender essential oil contributed to the alleviation of perceived labor pain. For this reason, massage therapy and inhalation applications using lavender oil are recommended to be applied by midwives as a complementary method to adapt to labor pain during delivery.

Non-pharmacological measures for pain relief in childbirth: a systematic review / Medidas não farmacológicas para alívio da dor do parto: revisão sistemática

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological measures used by obstetric nurses to relieve pain during labor. Methods: this is a systematic review of the databases carried out in the United States National Library of Medicine, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Heal Literature, Scopus, Web of Science and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, the descriptors were: labor pain, labor, obstetric and obstetric nursing. The search and selection followed the PRISMA recommendations, were carried out from August to September 2020, and randomized clinical trials were eligible and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: 17 clinical trials made up the final sample, which highlight the use of non-pharmacological measures with diversified benefits for labor, namely: thermal therapy (20%); massage/sacral massage (15%); Swiss ball exercises (15%); acupressure (15%); auriculotherapy (10%); music therapy (10%); aromatherapy (5%); acupuncture (5%); and dance (5%). Conclusion: the non-pharmacological measures found in this review are efficient to promote pain reduction during labor, associated with a decrease in the use of drug interventions.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar a efetividade das medidas não farmacológicas utilizadas por enfermeiros obstetras para o alívio da dor durante o trabalho de parto. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão sistemática realizada nas bases de dados United States National Library of Medicine, Cumulative Index to Nursingand Allied Heal Literature, Scopus, Web of Science e Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, os descritores foram: labor pain, labor, obstetric e obstetric nursing. A busca e seleção seguiu as recomendações do PRISMA, aconteceu de agosto a setembro de 2020, foram elegíveis ensaios clínicos randomizados e foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: 17 ensaios clínicos compuseram a amostra final, os quais destacam a utilização de medidas não farmacológicas com benefícios diversificados para o trabalho de parto, a saber: terapia térmica (20%); massagem/massagem sacral (15%); exercícios em bola suíça (15%); acupressão (15%); auriculoterapia (10%); musicoterapia (10%); aromaterapia (5%); acupuntura (5%); e dança (5%). Conclusão: as medidas não farmacológicas encontradas nesta revisão são eficientes para promover a redução da dor durante o trabalho de parto, associando-se com a diminuição do uso de intervenções medicamentosas.

Desenvolvimento de cartilha como tecnologia educacional para alívio da dor do parto / Elaboración de cartilla como tecnología educativa para el alivio del dolor de parto / Development of a booklet as an educational technology for birth pain relief

Resumo Objetivo Descrever os processos de construção e validação de cartilha educativa sobre métodos não farmacológicos para alívio da dor no trabalho de parto e parto. Métodos Estudo metodológico, realizado em três etapas. Na primeira, foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico para seleção dos conteúdos referentes à temática. Na segunda etapa, realizou-se validação com 24 juízes de conteúdo e três juízes técnicos. Na terceira etapa, ocorreu validação pelo público-alvo, com 30 gestantes. O período do estudo foi de setembro a novembro de 2018. Foi utilizado o editor de planilhas do Office para análise dos dados. Resultados O nível de concordância atribuído pelos juízes de conteúdo e técnicos esteve entre 97,2% e 98,9% e entre 83,3% e 100%, respectivamente; o Índice de Validade de Conteúdo global foi de 0,92 e 0,97, respectivamente. Na avaliação realizada com o Suitability Assesment of Materials, os juízes de conteúdo classificaram a cartilha como "superior", com média de 85,2% e os técnicos com média de 77,5%. O público-alvo validou a cartilha com Índice de Validade de Conteúdo global de 0,98 e nível de concordância de 99,7%. Conclusão A cartilha educativa mostrou-se válida para ser utilizada junto às gestantes, sendo considerada tecnologia educativa inovadora e relevante na utilização em consulta pré-natal.

Resumen Objetivo Describir el proceso de elaboración y validación de cartilla educativa sobre métodos no farmacológicos para aliviar el dolor en el trabajo de parto y en el parto. Métodos Estudio metodológico, realizado en tres etapas. En la primera, se realizó el análisis bibliográfico para seleccionar contenidos relacionados con la temática. En la segunda etapa, se realizó la validación con 24 jueces de contenido y tres jueces técnicos. En la tercera etapa, se llevó a cabo la validación por parte del público destinatario, con 30 mujeres embarazadas. El período de estudio fue de septiembre a noviembre de 2018. Se utilizó el editor de planillas de Office para el análisis de datos. Resultados El nivel de concordancia atribuido por los jueces de contenido fue entre 97,2 % y 98,9 % y de los técnicos entre 83,3 % y 100 %. El Índice de Validez de Contenido global fue de 0,92 y 0,97, respectivamente. En la evaluación realizada con Suitability Assesment of Materials, los jueces de contenido clasificaron la cartilla como "superior", con promedio de 85,2 % y los técnicos con promedio de 77,5 %. El público destinatario validó la cartilla con Índice de Validez de Contenido global de 0,98 y nivel de concordancia de 99,7 %. Conclusión La cartilla educativa demostró ser válida para ser utilizada con mujeres embarazadas y fue considerada una tecnología educativa innovadora y relevante para utilizar en consultas de control prenatal.

Abstract Objective To describe the construction and validity of an educational booklet on non-pharmacological methods for labor and birth pain relief. Methods This is a methodological study, carried out in three stages. In the first, a bibliographic survey was carried out to select the contents related to the theme. In the second stage, validity was carried out with 24 content judges and three technical judges. In the third stage, there was validity by the target audience, with 30 pregnant women. The study took place from September to November 2018. The Office spreadsheet editor was used for data analysis. Results The level of agreement attributed by the content and technical judges was between 97.2% and 98.9% and between 83.3% and 100%, respectively. The overall Content Validity Index was 0.92 and 0.97, respectively. In the assessment carried out with the Suitability Assessment of Materials, the content judges classified the booklet as "superior", with an average of 85.2%, and the technicians, with an average of 77.5%. The target audience validated the booklet with an overall Content Validity Index of 0.98 and an agreement level of 99.7%. Conclusion The educational booklet proved to be valid for use with pregnant women, being considered innovative and relevant educational technology for use in prenatal consultation.

Survey on knowledge, attitude and practice of labor analgesia among health care providers at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia 2021. A cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Childbirth is among the most painful experiences a woman has during their childbearing years. Despite improvement in the development of standards for pain assessment and treatment, labor pain is mostly ignored especially in low and middle-income countries. OBJECTIVES: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of labor analgesia among health care providers at Debre-Markos comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia,. METHODS: After ethical approval was obtained from the ethical review board, institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2021, written consent was taken from each health care provider (HCP) before data collection, and structured self-administered questionnaires were used. The collected data were coded and analyzed using SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistics were computed to determine frequencies and percentages finally data were presented using texts, tables, and graphs.The study is registered with a research unique identifying number of 7407 found with the link address https://www.researchregistry.com/browse-the registry#home/?view_2_search = 7407&view_2_page = 1 and reported in line with STROCSS 2021. RESULTS: A total of 112 health care providers have participated with 70.5%, 29.5% being males and females respectively. This study was found that most gynecologists/obstetricians, 75% of general practitioners, and more than half (57.1%) of integrated emergency surgery and obstetrics (IESO) have good knowledge about labor analgesia, while the majority (58.3%) of midwives found to have poor knowledge. Although 75% of general practitioners and 71.4% of IESO have a good attitude towards obstetric and labor pain management, only 55.6% of midwives and 51.2% of graduating medical students were found to have a good attitude. Among health care providers (HCP), 60.3% of graduating medical students, 75% of general practitioners, 74.1% of IESO, and most of the seniors were found to have good practice of labor analgesia. CONCLUSION: There is a wide gap among health care providers in knowledge, attitude, and practice of labor analgesia. Training health care providers about safe, efficient, and affordable labor analgesia is crucial to improving health care.

Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic labor pain management techniques in a resource-limited setting: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Despite improvement in pain management programs, labor pain is mostly ignored especially in low and middle-income countries. METHODS: The aim of this study is to establish a clear clinical working guideline for labor pain management in resource limited settings. This systematic review is conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline 2020. After formulating clear criteria for the evidences to be included an appropriate method of searching was conducted by using the Pub Med, Google scholar and Cochrane library using the following MeSH terms: ('Parenteral opioids' AND' Labor pain', 'Labor' AND 'Pain management, 'Non-pharmacologic methods 'AND 'Labor pain', 'Labor pain management AND massage therapy). The study quality of literatures was categorized based on WHO 2011 level of evidence and degree of recommendation. Final conclusions and recommendations are done with the analysis of risk and benefits of alternative management strategies for non-regional techniques of labor pain management. The study is registered with research registry unique identifying number (UIN) of 1267 "https://www.researchregistry.com/browse-the-registry#registryofsystematicreviewsmeta-analyses/." and the study is moderate based on AMSTAR 2 quality assessment criteria/https://amstar.ca/Amstar_Checklist.php. DISCUSSION: Combined forms of Non-pharmacologic and selected low dose pharmacologic approaches of labor pain management, provides significant benefits to women and their infants. During provision of labor analgesia complications may happen and the service provider should involve in the management of those complications. CONCLUSION: This study has a paramount importance to practice the most reliable, available and cost effective method of labor analgesia.

Utilização de métodos não farmacológicos para alívio da dor no trabalho de parto / Use of non-pharmacological pain relief methods in labor / Utilización de métodos no farmacológicos para aliviar el dolor durante el trabajo de parto

RESUMO: Objetivo: analisar a prática de realização de métodos não farmacológicos para alívio da dor durante o trabalho de parto. Método: estudo quantitativo, descritivo de corte transversal desenvolvido de dezembro de 2019 a setembro de 2020 em um Serviço de Enfermagem Materno Infantil do sul do Brasil. Foram realizados analises de 560 prontuários e coletas em banco de dados institucional. Utilizou-se o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov para a normalidade das variáveis e, para associações, os testes t para amostras independentes, Qui-quadrado ou exato de Fischer. Resultados: Constatou-se que 164 (29,3%) das parturientes realizaram pelo menos um tipo de método, sendo os mais utilizados a hidroterapia 137(24,5%), mudança de posição 124(22,1%) e exercícios de respiração 121(21,6%). Houve associação significativa p(<0,05) entre métodos, tipo de parto, gestação e paridade. Conclusão: Este estudo evidencia o perfil de parturientes que se beneficiam destas práticas e expõe a baixa frequência do seu uso, demonstrando uma área promissora para estudos e atividades de educação continuada.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the practice of using non-pharmacological pain relief methods during labor. Method: a quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional study developed from December 2019 to September 2020 in a Maternal and Child Nursing Service from southern Brazil. A total of 560 medical charts were analyzed and data collection took place in the institutional database. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used for normality of the variables and, for associations, the t test for independent samples, chi-square or Fischer's exact test. Results: It was found that 164 (29.3%) of the parturients resorted to at least one type of method, the most used being hydrotherapy with 137 (24.5%), change of position with 124 (22.1%) and breathing exercises with 121 (21.6%). There was a significant association (p<0.05) between methods, type of delivery, pregnancy and parity. Conclusion: This study highlights the profile of parturients who benefit from these practices and exposes the low frequency of their use, showing a promising area for studies and continuing education activities.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la práctica de implementar métodos no farmacológicos para aliviar el dolor durante el trabajo de parto. Método: estudio cuantitativo y descriptivo de corte transversal desarrollado entre diciembre de 2019 y septiembre de 2020 en un Servicio de Enfermería Materno Infantil del sur de Brasil. Se analizaron 560 historias clínicas y los datos se recolectaron en una base de datos institucional. Se utilizó la prueba de Kolmogorov-Smirnov para la normalidad de las variables y, para las asociaciones, la prueba t para muestras independientes, la de chi-cuadrado o la prueba exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Se descubrió que 164 (29,3%) de las parturientas realizaron al menos un tipo de método, siendo los más utilizados hidroterapia con 137 (24,5%), cambio de posición con 124 (22,1%) y ejercicios respiratorios con 121 (21,6%). Se registró una asociación significativa (p<0,05) entre métodos, tipo de parto, embarazo actual y paridad. Conclusión: Este estudio pone en evidencia el perfil de las parturientas que se benefician de estas prácticas y expone la baja frecuencia de su uso, demostrando así un área promisoria para estudios y actividades de formación continua.

Efetividade das essências florais no trabalho de parto e nascimento: avaliação dos parâmetros obstétricos e neuroendócrinos / Efectividad de las esencias florales en el trabajo de parto y nacimiento: evaluación de los parámetros obstétricos y neuroendócrinos / Effectiveness of flower essences in labor and birth: evaluation of obstetric and neuroendocrine parameters

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a efetividade da terapia floral associados aos fatores que potencializam a dor e o estresse no processo de parturição por meio de parâmetros obstétricos e neuroendócrinos. Métodos Ensaio clínico randomizado, triplo cego, placebo controlado, realizado com 164 parturientes de risco obstétrico habitual, subdivididas entre dois grupos para as quais foram ministradas essência floral Five Flower e placebo, respectivamente. Avaliou-se aspectos obstétricos e neuroendócrinos por meio da análise bioquímica dos hormônios Beta-endorfina e Cortisol salivar antes e ao término da intervenção. Resultados A essência floral modulou os fatores que potencializam a dor no trabalho de parto, isto é, rotura das membranas amnióticas, fase ativa e indução do parto. Houve aumento dos níveis de Beta-endorfina juntamente com a diminuição de uma contração em mulheres com rotura das membranas ovulares e com indução. Em relação ao estresse, houve constância dos valores do Cortisol para o Grupo Experimental, não alterando seu valor na fase ativa, rotura das membranas ovulares ou indução. A Essência Five Flower mostrou-se eficaz na redução de uma hora e vinte e cinco minutos do tempo do trabalho de parto no Grupo Experimental. Conclusão A terapia floral realizada, mostrou-se eficaz no controle da dor e estresse durante o trabalho de parto, refletindo positivamente na sua brevidade e qualificando seu desfecho.

Resumen Objetivo Evaluar la efectividad de la terapia floral asociada a los factores que potencializan el dolor y el estrés en el proceso de parto por medio de parámetros obstétricos y neuroendócrinos. Métodos Ensayo clínico aleatorizado, triple ciego, placebo controlado, realizado con 164 parturientas de riesgo obstétrico normal, subdivididas en dos grupos en que se les administró esencia floral Five Flower y placebo. Se evaluaron aspectos obstétricos y neuroendócrinos por medio del análisis bioquímico de las hormonas betaendorfina y cortisol salival antes y al final de la intervención. Resultados La esencia floral reguló los factores que potencializan el dolor en el trabajo de parto, es decir, ruptura de las membranas amnióticas, fase activa e inducción del parto. Hubo aumento de los niveles de betaendorfina junto con la reducción de una contracción en mujeres con ruptura de las membranas ovulares y con inducción. Con relación al estrés, hubo constancia de los valores de cortisol en el grupo experimental, sin aumento de su valor en la fase activa, ruptura de las membranas ovulares o inducción. La esencia Five Flower demostró ser eficaz para la reducción de una hora y veinticinco minutos de tiempo de trabajo de parto en el grupo experimental. Conclusión La terapia floral realizada demostró ser eficaz en el control del dolor y del estrés durante el trabajo de parto, con un impacto positivo en su brevedad y en la cualificación de su desenlace.

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of floral therapy associated with factors that strengthen pain and stress in the labor process through obstetric and neuroendocrine parameters. Methods Randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial performed with 164 parturients at usual obstetric risk subdivided into two groups to which Five Flower floral essence and placebo were administered. Obstetric and neuroendocrine aspects were evaluated through biochemical analysis of the beta-endorphin and cortisol hormones through salivary samples before and after the intervention. Results The flower essence modulated the factors that strengthen pain in labor, that is, rupture of amniotic membranes, active phase and induction of labor. There was an increase in beta-endorphin levels along with one less contraction in women with ruptured ovular membranes and labor induction. Regarding stress, cortisol values were constant for the Experimental group, and did not change in the active phase, rupture of the ovular membranes or induction. The Five Flower essence proved to be effective in reducing labor time by 1 hour 25 minutes in the Experimental group. Conclusion The floral therapy used proved to be effective in controlling pain and stress during labor, and reflected positively on its agility and qualified its outcome.

Tecnologias não invasivas para o alívio da dor na parturição / Non-invasive technologies for pain relief in parturition / Tecnologías no invasivas para el alivio del dolor durante en el parto

Objetivo: Analisar as tecnologias não invasivas de alívio da dor no parto e nascimento. Método: Revisão integrativa de literatura, com 13 artigos obtidos nas bases de dados Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, SciVerse Scopus TopCited, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online e a biblioteca virtual Scientific Electronic Library Online entre o período de 2010 a 2016. Resultados: Observou o uso de mais de duas tecnologias não farmacológicas no processo de parto e nascimento, como aromaterapia isolada ou somada a mais uma tecnologia; aplicação isolada de frio e/ou calor; uso da bola suíça/bola de parto. Conclusão: A utilização de novas tecnologias no processo parturitivo resgata a autonomia da mulher frente ao seu corpo

Objective: To analyze the non-invasive technologies of pain relief in labor and birth. Method: Integrative literature review, with 13 articles from the Web of Science database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, SciVerse Scopus TopCited, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, and the library Scientific Electronic Library Online between 2010 and 2016. Results: Observed the use of more than two non-pharmacological technologies in the delivery and birth process, such as aromatherapy alone or added to another technology; isolated application of cold and / or heat; use of the Swiss ball / birth ball. Conclusion: The use of new technologies in the parturition process rescues the autonomy of women in front of their bodies

Objetivo: Analizar tecnologías no invasivas de alivio del dolor en el parto y el nacimiento. Método: Revisión integrativa de literatura, con 13 artículos de las bases de datos de Web of Science, de Contenido etiquetado de la literatura y la literatura en América Latina y el Caribe, en Ciencias de la Salud, SciVse Scopus TopCited, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online y la biblioteca Scientific Electronic Library virtual en línea entre el periodo de 2010 a 2016. Resultados: Observó el uso de más de dos tecnologías no farmacológicas en el parto y el proceso de parto, como la aromaterapia sola o agregada a otra tecnología; aplicación aislada de frío y / o calor; uso de la bola suiza / bola de nacimiento. Conclusión: El uso de nuevas tecnologías en el proceso de parto rescata la autonomía de las mujeres frente a sus cuerpos

Effects of floral therapy on labor and birth: a randomized clinical trial / Efectos de la terapia floral en el trabajo de parto y el nacimiento: ensayo clínico aleatorizado / Efeitos da terapia floral no trabalho de parto e nascimento: ensaio clínico randomizado

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess the effects of floral therapy in the face of factors that boost pain in the parturition process and its results in the duration of labor. Methods: this is a randomized, controlled and triple-blind clinical trial. We selected 164 pregnant women with gestational age ≥37 weeks, cervical dilation ≥4 cm, randomly divided into floral therapy and placebo group. Results: the Five Flower floral essence proved to be effective, considering the factors that boost pain in labor. Experimental Group did not show an increase in contractions, unlike Control Group, which presented an increase of one contraction for mothers in active phase and amniorrhexis. The Five Flower essence proved to be effective in reducing labor time by 1:30h from the beginning of the intervention at birth. Conclusions: floral therapy proved to be effective in pain management, reflecting positively in its brevity, qualifying its outcome.

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar los efectos de la terapia floral ante factores que potencian el dolor en el proceso del parto y sus resultados en la duración del parto. Métodos: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, controlado y triple ciego. 164 mujeres embarazadas con edad gestacional ≥ 37 semanas, dilatación cervical ≥ 4 cm, fueron divididas aleatoriamente en 2 grupos: terapia floral y placebo. Resultados: la esencia floral Five Flower demostró ser eficaz ante los factores que potencian el dolor en el parto. El Grupo Experimental no mostró un aumento de las, a diferencia del Grupo Control, que mostró un aumento de una (1) contracción para las parturientas en fase activa y bolsa rota. La esencia Five Flower demostró ser eficaz para reducir el tiempo de parto desde la 1: 30h desde el inicio de la intervención hasta el nacimiento. Conclusiones: el uso de la terapia floral demostró ser eficaz en el control del dolor, reflejando positivamente su brevedad, calificando su resultado.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar os efeitos da terapia floral frente aos fatores que potencializam a dor no processo de parturição e seus resultados na duração do trabalho de parto. Métodos: ensaio clínico randomizado, controlado e triplo-cego. Foram selecionadas 164 gestantes com idade gestacional ≥ 37 semanas, dilatação cervical ≥4 cm, divididas aleatoriamente em 2 grupos: terapia floral e placebo. Resultados: a essência floral Five Flower mostrou-se eficaz diante dos fatores que potencializam a dor no trabalho de parto. O Grupo Experimental não apresentou aumento das contrações, diferentemente do Grupo Controle, que apresentou aumento de uma (1) contração para as parturientes em fase ativa e bolsa rota. A essência Five Flower mostrou-se eficaz na redução de 1:30h do tempo do trabalho de parto do início da intervenção ao nascimento. Conclusões: o uso da terapia floral mostrou-se eficaz no controle da dor, refletindo positivamente na sua brevidade, qualificando seu desfecho.

Atuação do fisioterapeuta no trabalho de parto: revisão da literatura e proposta de manual de orientação / Physiotherapist performance in labor: literature review and guidance manual proposal

O presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão crítica da literatura sobre a atuação do fisioterapeuta durante o trabalho de parto e elaborar um manual com informações mais relevantes baseadas nesta pesquisa. Foram procurados artigos nas bases Scielo, PubMed/Medline, e Lilacs de 2006 até 2018. Após serem analisados, foram selecionados 13 artigos para a revisão, sendo 5 na Scielo, 6 na PubMed/Medline e 2 na Lilacs. Com esse levantamento pôde-se concluir que as intervenções fisioterapêuticas foram benéficas para o alívio da dor, na redução do tempo de trabalho de parto e da ansiedade e no aumento dos níveis de saturação de oxigênio, porém os estudos não encontraram eficácia da eletroestimulação elétrica transcutânea para os desfechos de alívio de dor no trabalho de parto. Palavras-chave: fisioterapia, trabalho de parto, dor de parto, gestante. (AU)

The objective of this literature review was the physiotherapist's performance during labor and ti elaborate a manual with the most relevant information found in this research. Articles were selected in the Scielo, PubMed/Medline and Lilacs databases from 2006 to 2018. After being analyzed for relevance, 13 articles were selected for review, being: 5 in Scielo, 6 in PubMed/Medline and 2 in Lilacs. Through this research, the studies demonstrated that the physiotherapeutic interventions were beneficial for the relief of pain, the reduction of labor time, the reduction of anxiety and the increase of levels of oxygen saturation. The studies did not find efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pain relief outcomes in labor. (AU)

Pain intensity and immediate puerperal discomforts / Intensidade de dor e desconfortos puerperais imediatos

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The immediate puerperium extends until the 10th day after delivery, and this period is characterized by the return of the woman's body to the pre-pregnancy state. The aims of the study were to identify pain intensity and the major discomforts reported by women in the immediate puerperium period and to analyze the difference in puerperal discomfort according to parity and type of delivery. METHODS: The participants included 107 women attended in a public maternity ward. Pain and discomfort were assessed using the semi-structured physical therapy assessment form and pain intensity was measured using the visual analog scale (VAS). Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were applied to identify differences in discomfort according to the type of parity and delivery. RESULTS: Colic pain related to breastfeeding with 4.81±2.52 intensity was reported by 55.14% of mothers in the puerperium, perineal pain with 4,06±2,09 intensity by 30.84%, low back pain with 4.38±2.09 intensity by 28.97%, breast pain with 4.76±2.63 intensity by 23.36% and cesarean related pain with 5.21±2.01 intensity was reported by 17.75% of mothers. No significant differences in pain intensity were found according to parity. However, significant differences were found for perineal pain intensity and cesarean section. CONCLUSION: Pain intensity evaluated by the visual analog scale was classified as moderate or light.

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O puerpério imediato estende-se até o 10º dia após o parto, e este período é caracterizado pelo retorno do corpo da mulher ao estado pré-gravídico. Os objetivos deste estudo foram identificar a intensidade da dor e principais desconfortos relatados pelas mulheres no puerpério imediato e analisar a diferença dos desconfortos puerperais de acordo com a paridade e tipo de parto. MÉTODOS: Participaram deste estudo 107 puérperas assistidas em uma maternidade pública. A dor e os desconfortos foram avaliados por meio da ficha de avaliação fisioterapêutica semiestruturada, e a intensidade da dor foi mensurada com a escala analógica visual. Os testes de Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis foram aplicados para identificar diferenças no desconforto a partir do tipo de parto e paridade. RESULTADOS: Dor em cólica relacionada à amamentação de intensidade 4,81±2,52 foi referida por 55,14% das puérperas, dor perineal de intensidade 4,06±2,09 foi referida por 30,84%, lombalgia de intensidade 4,38±2,09 foi referida por 28,97%, dor nas mamas de intensidade 4,76±2,63 foi referida por 23,36% e dor relacionada a cesariana de intensidade 5,21±2,01 por 17,75%. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas na intensidade da dor de acordo com a paridade. No entanto, foram encontradas diferenças significativas para intensidade da dor perineal e incisão da cesariana. CONCLUSÃO: A intensidade da dor avaliada pela escala analógica visual foi classificada como moderada ou leve.

Medication used in Denmark in the latent phase of labor - Do we know what we are doing?

OBJECTIVE: To describe the various combinations of medication used in Denmark in the latent phase of labor (i.e. for therapeutic rest) and to estimate the frequency of use. METHODS: An informal e-mail survey based on personal information from Danish midwives or staff obstetricians. The main outcome measures were type and dosage of medications used individually or in combination ("cocktail") for therapeutic rest in Danish delivery wards during the latent phase of labor and also the frequency of their use. RESULTS: All twenty-one delivery wards in Denmark participated in the survey. The types and dosages of medication varied substantially. Two delivery wards used prescriptions on morphine with no other medication for therapeutic rest. The remaining 19/21 delivery wards (90%) used a standard "cocktail" with two to four different types of medications; 19/21 wards (90%) used a mild analgesic (paracetamol), 17/21 (81%) used anxiolytics/hypnotics, and 14/21 (64%) wards used a strong analgesic (opioid) in their basic cocktail. Ten delivery wards (48%) combined an opioid, a sedative, and paracetamol in their basic cocktail. Between 7% and 21% of all pregnant women were given a cocktail. CONCLUSION: In a small country, we found considerable national variation in the medication or combinations of medication used in the latent phase of labor, and polypharmacy was standard in the majority of the delivery wards.

Tecnologias de cuidado para o alívio da dor na parturição / Care techniques for pain relief in birthing / Tecnologías de cuidado para el alivio del dolor en la partición

Objetivo: este estudo objetivou conhecer as tecnologias de cuidado no alívio da dor no processo de parturição em um hospital de ensino. Método: pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva com 10 puérperas internadas em uma unidade materno-infantil no período de maio a junho de 2017. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas individuais e analisados conforme a Proposta Operativa de Minayo. Resultados: as puérperas que usaram as tecnologias de alívio da dor no processo de parturição julgaram como excelente e de grande valia os métodos para o alívio da dor. Conclusão: conclui-se que estas tecnologias são importantes para a autonomia e protagonismo da mulher e a vivência positiva do seu processo de parturição, sendo fundamental o investimento em outros métodos de alívio da dor, de modo a qualificar e tornar o parto mais prazeroso e menos traumatizante

Objective: this study aimed to identify the care technologies in pain relief in the birthing process in a teaching hospital. Method: qualitative and descriptive research, in which ten women in labor were hospitalized in a hospital maternal unit, from May to June 2017. Data were collected through individual interviews and analyzed according to Minayo's Operative Proposal. Results: postpartum women who used pain relief technologies in the birthing process considered the methods of pain relief as excellent and of great value. Conclusion: we concluded that these technologies are important for the autonomy and protagonism of women and the positive experience of their process of birthing, recognizing the importance of investing in other methods of pain relief, in order to qualify and make birthing process more pleasurable and less traumatic

Objetivo: este estudio objetivó conocer las tecnologías de cuidado en el alivio del dolor en el proceso de parturición en un hospital de enseñanza. Método: investigación cualitativa y descriptiva, en la que participaron diez puérperas internadas en una unidad materna hospitalaria, en el período de mayo a junio de 2017. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas individuales, y analizados conforme a la Propuesta Operativa de Minayo. Resultados: las puérperas que usaron las tecnologías de alivio del dolor en el proceso de parturiado juzgaron como excelente y de gran valor los métodos para el alivio del dolor. Conclusión: se concluye que estas tecnologías son importantes para la autonomía y protagonismo de la mujer y la vivencia positiva de su proceso de parturión, siendo importantes inversiones en otros métodos de alivio del dolor, para calificar y hacer el parto más placentero y menos traumatizante

Vivência de mulheres em trabalho de parto com o uso de essências florais / Experience of women in labor with the use of flowers essences / Vivencia de mujeres en trabajo de parto con el uso de esencias florales

Objetivo: o estudo descreve a vivência de mulheres submetidas ao uso de essências florais como terapia não farmacológica para o alívio da dor e ansiedade durante o trabalho de parto. Método: pesquisa descritiva exploratória, de conteúdo qualitativo, realizada com 30 parturientes, em um centro de parto normal público, intra-hospitalar da cidade de São Paulo. Resultados: constatou-se que os efeitos da terapia floral, atuaram em sinergia, na redução dos sintomas de estresse-medo-tensão, além do aumento do bem-estar emocional proporcionando às parturientes a oportunidade de protagonizar o seu próprio trabalho de parto e parto. Conclusão: conclui-se que o uso da essência floral, no trabalho de parto, proporcionou calma, relaxamento, concentração e coragem às mulheres, emoções estas que possibilitaram melhor controle da dor e da ansiedade

Objective: the study describes the experience of women submitted to the use of flower essences as non-pharmacological therapy for the relief of pain and anxiety during labor. Method: a qualitative and descriptive exploratory research with 30 parturients was performed in a regular public birth center in the city of Sao Paulo. Results: it was verified that the effects of the floral therapy acted in synergy on the reduction of the symptoms of stress, fear and tension, besides the increase of the emotional well-being, giving the parturients the opportunity to perform their own labor and delivery. Conclusion: it was concluded that the use of floral essence during labor provided calm, relaxation, concentration and courage to the women, emotions that enabled better control of pain and anxiety

Objetivo: el estudio describe la vivencia de mujeres sometidas al uso de esencias florales como terapia no farmacológica para el alivio del dolor y la ansiedad durante el trabajo de parto. Método: investigación descriptiva exploratoria, de contenido cualitativo, realizada con 30 parturientes, en un centro de parto normal público, intrahospitalario de la ciudad de San Pablo. Resultados: se constató que los efectos de la terapia floral, actuaron en sinergia, en la reducción de los síntomas de estrés-medo-tensión, además del aumento del bienestar emocional proporcionando a las parturientas la oportunidad de protagonizar su el propio trabajo de parto y parto. Conclusión: se concluye que el uso de la esencia floral, en el trabajo de parto, proporcionó calma, relajación, concentración y coraje a las mujeres, emociones que posibilitar un mejor control del dolor y la ansiedad

Parâmetros maternos e perinatais após intervenções não farmacológicas: um ensaio clínico randomizado controlado / Parámetros maternos y perinatales luego de intervenciones no farmacológicas: un ensayo clínico aleatorizado controlado / Maternal and perinatal parameters after non-pharmacological interventions: a randomised, controlled clinical trial

Resumo Objetivo Analisar os efeitos do banho quente, de exercícios perineais com bola suíça ou de ambos durante o trabalho de parto em parâmetros maternos e perinatais. Métodos Ensaio clínico randomizado controlado incluindo 101 gestantes de baixo risco admitidas em dois centros obstétricos entre junho de 2013 e fevereiro de 2014 com idade mínima de 18 anos, gestação a termo, feto único em apresentação cefálica, dilatação cervical entre 3 e 8 cm, escala de dor ≥5, sem patologias clínicas ou obstétricas ou doença mental, não usuárias de drogas psicoativas ou de corticosteroides naturais ou sintéticos, e que não fizeram uso de produtos de tabaco, cafeína e analgésicos duas, quatro e seis horas antes de serem incluídas no estudo. Os arâmetros maternos e perinatais foram avaliados antes e 30 minutos após as intervenções, incluindo: pressão arterial materna, frequência cardíaca e respiratória, contratilidade uterina, dilatação cervical, frequência cardíaca fetal, linha de base, variabilidade, acelerações e desacelerações usando cardiotocografia e escala de Apgar (no 1º e 5º minutos após o nascimento). Os participantes foram alocados aleatoriamente em três grupos: A) banho quente (33); B) bola suíça (35); e C) intervenções combinadas (33). Resultados Em relação aos parâmetros maternos, a pressão arterial sistólica foi mantida abaixo de 100 mmHg, com um pequeno aumento no grupo B. A pressão arterial diastólica diminuiu em todos os grupos, mantendo-se, contudo, acima de 70 mmHg. A frequência cardíaca apresentou diminuição nos grupos B e C e esteva acima de 80 bpm. A frequência respiratória ficou acima de 20 rpm em todos os grupos após as intervenções, enquanto a dilatação cervical foi de 5,0 cm em média antes das intervenções com aumento de 1,3 cm após as intervenções em todos os grupos. Em relação aos parâmetros fetais, 90% dos fetos em todos os grupos apresentaram frequência cardíaca normal nos dois períodos avaliados, acelerações transitórias estiveram presentes em mais de 80% dos fetos em todos os grupos em ambos os períodos analisados. Não foi constatada desaceleração antes da intervenção em aproximadamente 58,4% dos casos. Observou-se desacelerações em 52,5% dos casos, principalmente nos grupos A e B. A variabilidade foi normal em mais de 80% dos casos, e um valor <7 na escala de Apgar no primeiro minuto após o nascimento só foi observado em 14 casos. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas na pressão arterial e frequência cardíaca materna e fetal, incluindo a ocorrência de acelerações transitórias, variabilidade ou desacelerações e valores na escala de Apgar tanto na análise inter e intragrupo quanto nos períodos avaliados. Ao comparar os parâmetros maternos antes e 30 minutos após as intervenções, observou-se aumento na frequência respiratória (p=0,037) e na dilatação cervical (p<0,001) em todos os grupos de intervenção. Na análise intergrupo, a progressão do trabalho de parto estimulada dos grupos A (p=0,041) e C (p=0,021) em relação às contrações uterinas aumentou em comparação com o grupo B. Conclusão As intervenções isoladas ou combinadas são uma forma segura de assistência ao parto uma vez que elas não afetam negativamente os parâmetros maternos e perinatais.

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Abstract Objective To analyse the effects of warm shower, perineal exercises with a Swiss ball or both during the labour in maternal and perinatal parameters. Methods Randomised controlled trial with 101 low-risk birthing women admitted in two public midwife-led birth centres, between June, 2013 and February, 2014, with minimal age 18 years, full-term gestation, single live foetus in cephalic presentation, cervical dilation 3-8 cm, pain score ≥5, without clinical or obstetric pathologies or mental illness, non-users of psychoactive drugs or synthetic or natural corticosteroids and who had not used tobacco, caffeine and analgesics in the previous two, four and six hours before inclusion in the study, respectively. The non-pharmacological interventions were for 30 minutes performed. Maternal and perinatal parameters were assessed before and 30 minutes after the interventions, including: maternal blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, uterine contractions, cervical dilation, foetal heart rate, baseline, variability, accelerations and decelerations using cardiotocography and Apgar score (at the 1stand 5thminutes after birth); The participants were randomly assigned in group A warm shower (33), B Swiss ball (35) and C combined interventions (33). Results Concerning maternal parameters, systolic blood pressure was kept above 100 mmHg, with a little increase in the group B. Diastolic blood pressure decreased in all the groups, however was maintained above 70 mmHg. The heart rate decreased in the group B and C and was above 80 bpm. The respiratory rate was above 20 rpm in all groups after the interventions, while the cervical dilation before the interventions were in average 5.0 cm and increased 1.3 cm after the interventions in all groups. Concerning the foetal parameters, foetal heart rate was normal in more than 90% in all groups at both evaluation times, transient acceleration was present in more than 80% in all groups at both evaluation times and no decelerations were found before the intervention in approximately 58.4% of the cases. Decelerations were observed in 52.5% of the cases, mainly in the groups A and B. Variability was normal in more than 80% of the cases, and the Apgar score ˂7 at the first minute after birth was observed in 14 cases only. No significant differences were found in maternal blood pressure, pulse rate, foetal heart rate including the occurrence of transient accelerations, variability or decelerations and Apgar at the inter and intragroup analysis or by evaluation time. By comparing maternal parameters before and 30 minutes after the interventions, increased maternal respiratory rate (p=0.037) and cervical dilation (p<0.001) were found for the all intervention groups. At the intergroup analysis, group A (p=0.041) and group C (p=0.021) stimulated labour progression regarding the uterine contractions increased in comparison to the group B. Conclusion The interventions alone or in combination are a safe way for childbirth assistance as they do not result in negative effects on maternal and perinatal parameters.

The Effect of Massage Therapy Using Frangipani Aromatherapy Oil to Reduce the Childbirth Pain Intensity.

BACKGROUND: Pain during labor is one of the worst pains experienced by women. If the woman cannot adapt to it, it may lead to uncoordinated uterine contractions causing a long-complicated labor with the possibility of death of the mother and baby. PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to observe the effect of massage treatment using frangipani aromatherapy oil to reduce the childbirth pain intensity. SETTING: Pembantu Dauh Puri Health Center Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. PARTICIPANTS: Pregnant women in labor. RESEARCH DESIGN: A quasi-experimental research design was used with pretreatment and posttreatment groups and a control. The respondents were 70 pregnant women in labor in Pembantu Dauh Puri Health Center Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Data were collected during scheduled observation and were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney statistical test. INTERVENTION: The participants in the treatment group were massaged with frangipani aromatherapy oil by rubbing and pressing the hand palms to the back region at thoracic vertebrae 10, 11, 12 and lumbar 1 levels. The women in the control group were massaged with virgin coconut oil in the same manner as that done to the treatment group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: This study aimed to investigate the potential of frangipani aromatherapy oil to be used as maternity care in helping pregnant women become more comfortable in the process of normal birthing, based on modified midwife examination form, which contain Numeric Rating Score (NRS), and interviews with the participants to measure the pain intensity. RESULT: Before the massage treatment, most of the respondents experienced severe pain. While receiving massage without aromatherapy, respondents mostly still experienced severe pain. However, after a massage treatment using frangipani oil aromatherapy, most respondents experienced reduced pain. There was a statistically significant effect of massage treatment using frangipani aromatherapy oil on the childbirth pain intensity (p < .001). CONCLUSION: In this study, massage treatment using frangipani oil aromatherapy decreased the childbirth pain intensity.