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- Title
Non-Pharmacological Pain Management in Labor: A Systematic Review.
- Authors
Nori, Wassan; Kassim, Mustafa Ali Kassim; Helmi, Zeena Raad; Pantazi, Alexandru Cosmin; Brezeanu, Dragos; Brezeanu, Ana Maria; Penciu, Roxana Cleopatra; Serbanescu, Lucian
- Abstract
Childbirth is a remarkable, life-changing process and is frequently regarded as an excruciating, physically and emotionally demanding experience that women endure. Labor pain management poses a significant challenge for obstetricians and expectant mothers. Although pharmacological pain management is the gold standard, it still imposes risks on the mother and baby. Recently, non-pharmacological pain management (NPPM) has emerged as a safe, effective option. Six databases were searched for articles published up to 2023 using specific related keywords and defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The extraction and gathering of data was made so as to be categorized into physical, psychological, and complementary NPPM techniques. In light of the enormous development and diversity of NPPM techniques, the present review aims to examine contemporary NPPM knowledge and application, discussing efficacy, advantages, limitations, and potential adverse effects, with a specific focus on women's individual requirements, to strengthen obstetricians' knowledge in guiding decision-making for women in childbirth.
- Subjects
PAIN management; PREGNANT women; LABOR (Obstetrics); LABOR pain (Obstetrics); CHILDBIRTH; OBSTETRICIANS
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 23, p7203
- ISSN
2077-0383
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jcm12237203