The Effect of Therapeutic Touch At Birth on Pain, Birth Duration, Traumatic Birth Perception and Anxiety

Launched by CUMHURIYET UNIVERSITY · May 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how therapeutic touch during childbirth might affect pain levels, the duration of labor, feelings about the birth experience, and anxiety. The goal is to see if this gentle touch can make the birthing process more comfortable and positive for women who are about to experience a vaginal delivery.

To participate in the trial, women need to be between 65 and 74 years old, have a healthy pregnancy without complications, and be expecting one baby. They should not have any serious health issues for themselves or their baby, and they should agree to take part in the study. Participants can expect to receive therapeutic touch during labor, and researchers will monitor various aspects of their birth experience. It’s important to know that women who require certain medical interventions, like vacuum or forceps assistance during delivery, are not eligible for this study.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Not having a high-risk pregnancy Having no health problems with the baby or herself Having a single foetus Being about to have a vaginal delivery Not having a chronic physical or psychiatric diagnosis Agreeing to participate in the research Not having communication and perception problems Miad (37W\<) pregnancy Having with induction application
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • having vacuum, forceps etc. intervention such as