Sacral massage for labor pain relief
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This study tests whether pregnant women can control their own sacral massage during labor to reduce pain, improve the birth process, and increase midwife satisfaction.
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Who can take part
- You are between 38 and 40 weeks pregnant with a single baby
- Your baby is head-down and weighs between 2.5 and 4 kg (about 5.5 to 8.8 pounds)
- Your cervix is dilated 5–6 cm when you start
- You have no vision or hearing problems and can communicate and cooperate
- You have not used any non-drug pain relief methods for this labor
- You do not have pregnancy complications or skin/joint problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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