A comparison of the effect of Swedish massage with and without chamomile oil on labor outcomes and maternal satisfaction of the childbirth process: a randomized controlled trial

• DOI: 10.1186/s40001-022-00901-x
• Publication Date: 2022-11-25T21:31:03Z
• Authors: Fatemeh Eskandari; Parvaneh Mousavi; Mahboubeh Valiani; Saeed Ghanbari; Mina Iravani
• Keywords: Labor pain

Abstract Purpose of study Massage is widely used as a traditional technique during labor and delivery. The aim this was to evaluate the effect Swedish massage with without chamomile oil on delivery outcomes. Methods present randomized clinical trial 154 primiparous pregnant women who were selected by random sampling method divided into 3 groups: ( n = 53), 51), control group 50). Data collection tools included demographic information questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), maternal satisfaction scale, Partograph form. In two intervention groups, techniques (i.e., Effleurage, Petrissage, Vibration, Superficial stroke) performed use since active phase (5 cm dilatation), while received only routine care labor. Results significantly reduced pain score, length second stage labor, increased score process P < 0.001). addition, there significant relationship between type groups 0.043). Conclusion results showed that using or can improve associated better compared same oil. Clinical code IRCT20200513047430N1.