Pain and anxiety in first stage of labor. Complications of labour and delivery
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Nulliparus women of age 18 to 35 years; Gestational age between 38 to 42 week; single pregnancy with cephalic presentation; newborn weight between 2500 to 4000 gr; the onset of spontaneous contraction and dilatation 4,3 cm; body mass index ranging from 19.8 to 26; do not have allergy to Cloves; do not have allergy to Peppermint; the mother do not have use analgesic medication during intervention or 8 hours before intervention; the mother do not have problem with the smell; without having acute and chronic psycho social problem; non-smoking and drug abuse; without having medical disorder do not have pregnancy complications. Exclusion criteria: do not have awareness of the sensitivity of clove or peppermint; Peppermint or Clove allergy or intolerance; high blood pressure; heart disorders fetus; prolapse of the umbilical cord; placenta Abruption; delivery with devices or surgical; the patient have hidden anxiety, arrest in labor; emergency cesarean section before completing the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of pain in first stage of labor. Timepoint: Before intervention, three times after intervention in dilataions 4 to 5 cm, 6 to 7 cm, 8 to 10 cm. Method of measurement: Numerical Analouge Scale (ruler Pain).;Intensity of anxiety in first stage of labor. Timepoint: Before intervention, twice after intervention in dilatasions of 3 to 4 cm, 8 to 10 cm. Method of measurement: Spielberger anxiety questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences