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Back Massage in Labour in First Phase of Delivery: Benefits and Techniques

Prempati Mayanglambam, Anchal Rana, Neha Choudhary, S P Subashini null

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Journal of Global Public Health 5(1):p 9-11, January – June 2023. | DOI: N\A

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Rana A, Choudhary N, Mayanglambam P, et al. Back massage in labour in first phase of delivery: Benefits and techniques. J Glob Public Health. 2023;5(1):9–11.

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Received : April 27, 2022         Accepted : May 28, 2022          Published : June 30, 2022

Abstract

Labour pain is one of the most intense hurts a woman can experience in her life, leading to an increase in anxiety and tension. Massage therapy has been shown to be effective for relaxing. A good understanding of the labour and delivery process can give you a sense of emotional well being and confidence, which will help you have a successful labour. Increased anxiety during labour increases pain perception, lengthens labour, and increases catecholamine secretion, which lowers uterine blood flow. This reduces uterine contractions and extends labour time.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Rana A, Choudhary N, Mayanglambam P, et al. Back massage in labour in first phase of delivery: Benefits and techniques. J Glob Public Health. 2023;5(1):9–11.

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April 27, 2022 May 28, 2022 June 30, 2022
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LabourDeliveryAnxietyMassageTensionExperience

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