Multi-sensory comfort for pain during childbirth
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This study tests whether adding calming scents, sounds, and other sensory input during labor can reduce pain, improve comfort, and make the birth experience more satisfying. It may help women who are having a low-risk, full-term vaginal delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old and pregnant.
- Your baby is full term (at least 37 weeks) and in a head-down position.
- You are planning a vaginal birth and are in early labor with your cervix at least 3 cm dilated when you arrive at the hospital.
- You have not had a previous C-section or other uterine surgery.
- You are not considered high-risk for this pregnancy (e.g., no preeclampsia or placenta previa).
- You are able to communicate in Turkish and agree to join the study.
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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