Effect of Combination Relaxation Exercises on Stress During First Stage of Labour
Background: Labor is a normal physiological process which is associated with stress during labor time. There are several relaxation exercises which help to manage this stress during labor and Mitchell’s physiological relaxation and breathing exercises are one of them. Objective: The aim of this s...
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Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied health sciences, Riphah International University
2017-03-01
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| description | Background: Labor is a normal physiological process which is associated with stress during labor time. There are several relaxation exercises which help to manage this stress during labor and Mitchell’s physiological relaxation and breathing exercises are one of them.
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of combination relaxation exercises (Mitchell’s physiological relaxation and breathing) to reduce labor stress and its effect on complications during labor.
Methodology: Fifty-two gestational women of 3rd trimester were randomly allocated into two groups. The data was collected from August 2013 to February 2014 from Pakistan railway hospital (PRGH) Rawalpindi. 26 participants in treatment group were recommended to perform 6-week exercise of combination relaxation type (Mitchell’s physiological relaxation with breathing exercise) four times a day with six seconds hold and relax, 5 times in a week. In contrast, control group was suggested to perform only breathing exercise for 6-weeks. The primary outcome measure was labor stress. Patient’s response was collected at the time of pre-and post-intervention through Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (WDEQ). The response was analyzed through SPSS 21.
Results: The results showed that 88% women reported reduction in stress level during 1st stage of labor. 58 % females reported normal length of labor duration. Less complications during labor was reported with combination relaxation exercise as compare to alone breathing exercise. Combination relaxation exercises were more helpful in reduction of labor stress as compare to breathing exercise i.e. (P<0.05).
Conclusion: This study concludes that combination of relaxation exercises is more helpful in reduction of stress during 1st stage of labor as compared to only breathing exercise.
Keywords: Mitchell’s relaxation, Breathing, Stress, Labor, Antenatal, WDEQ |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7aa38ece035e407c801f8f312c3771e72022-12-22T00:31:08ZengFaculty of Rehabilitation & Allied health sciences, Riphah International UniversityJournal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences2226-92152410-888X2017-03-01512932389Effect of Combination Relaxation Exercises on Stress During First Stage of LabourSaira Waqqar0Wardha Ijaz Qazi1Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Riphah International University, IslamabadInstitute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Foundation UniversityBackground: Labor is a normal physiological process which is associated with stress during labor time. There are several relaxation exercises which help to manage this stress during labor and Mitchell’s physiological relaxation and breathing exercises are one of them. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of combination relaxation exercises (Mitchell’s physiological relaxation and breathing) to reduce labor stress and its effect on complications during labor. Methodology: Fifty-two gestational women of 3rd trimester were randomly allocated into two groups. The data was collected from August 2013 to February 2014 from Pakistan railway hospital (PRGH) Rawalpindi. 26 participants in treatment group were recommended to perform 6-week exercise of combination relaxation type (Mitchell’s physiological relaxation with breathing exercise) four times a day with six seconds hold and relax, 5 times in a week. In contrast, control group was suggested to perform only breathing exercise for 6-weeks. The primary outcome measure was labor stress. Patient’s response was collected at the time of pre-and post-intervention through Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire (WDEQ). The response was analyzed through SPSS 21. Results: The results showed that 88% women reported reduction in stress level during 1st stage of labor. 58 % females reported normal length of labor duration. Less complications during labor was reported with combination relaxation exercise as compare to alone breathing exercise. Combination relaxation exercises were more helpful in reduction of labor stress as compare to breathing exercise i.e. (P<0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that combination of relaxation exercises is more helpful in reduction of stress during 1st stage of labor as compared to only breathing exercise. Keywords: Mitchell’s relaxation, Breathing, Stress, Labor, Antenatal, WDEQhttps://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/459 |
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