Mother anxiety. Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In the first group, the researcher as the doula was beside the mother from her entrance into the department. She reassured the mother, encouraged her, and gave her activity and relaxin
Treatment - Other
In the first group, the researcher as the doula was beside the mother from her entrance into the department. She reassured the mother, encouraged her, and gave her activity and relaxing positions at
In the second group, in 3-4 and 7-8cm dilatation, the mother was placed in a proper position and BL32 point was pressed. The pressure was continuously and gently applied by both thumbs for 20 minutes.
the control group only received the department's routine care
Sponsors
Research Council of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria of the study: first or second pregnancy; single; term pregnancy; vertex presentation; spontaneous beginning of the delivery process; 3-4 cm cervical dilatation; being 18-35 years old; and having at least middle school degree.The exclusion criteria of the study were suffering from any physical or mental problems; oligohydramnios; preeclampsia; Rh incompatibility; having a history of smoking; thick meconium and maternal diabetes.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anxiety. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Spielberger questionnaire.;Duration of the first and second stage of labor. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: Per minute. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Outcome results
None listed