Effectiveness of labor support on pain and progress of labor among primigravida mothers during first stage of labor admitted in labor room.

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the impact of labor support on pain and labor progression in primigravida mothers during the initial stage of labor. The primary objective assesses the effectiveness of labor support on pain and labor progression, while the secondary goal involves understanding mothers' perspectives on this support.

Methodology: A quasi-experimental study using a time series design was conducted at Himalayan Hospital in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from January to February 2023. Sixty primigravida mothers were selected by purposive sampling technique. The intervention involved administering back massages and diaphragmatic breathing for 15 minutes, repeated every 2 hours up to 5 times until delivery. Data were collected using the Visual Analog Scale for pain and a Labor Progress Sheet. Additionally, an opinion questionnaire was utilized to gauge mothers' satisfaction with the labor support.

Results: The findings demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in pain and improvement in labor progression following the administration of labor support (p<0.05). Regarding opinions, the majority of mothers strongly agreed that they felt satisfied and emotionally supported during the intervention. They also expressed willingness to recommend this intervention to others.

Conclusion: This study concludes that providing labor support, including back massages and diaphragmatic breathing, to primigravida mothers effectively reduced pain and accelerated labor progression.