Effects of low back massage on perceived birth pain and satisfaction.

CONCLUSION: It was determined in the study that lower back massage has a significant impact on reducing labor pain and increasing the satisfaction with birth. Health professionals, who work in the delivery unit, can use massage intervention for decreasing pain, shortening delivery time and increasing satisfaction with birth experience. PMID: 28779925 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28779925?dopt=Abstract

Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - August 1, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Unalmis Erdogan S, Yanikkerem E, Goker A Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: research