SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 5
Download to read offline
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD)
Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2020 Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470
@ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 398
Effect of Acupressure on Duration of
Labor and Intensity of Labor Pain
Dr. Hamdia Mohammed Abd ELaziz1, Prof. Lamiaa Ahmed Elsayed2, Prof. Pushpamala Ramaya3
1Assistant Professor, Maternal & Gynecological Nursing,
1Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt
2Professor, Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing,
2Ain Shams University, Egypt
3Professor Maternal & Gynecological Nursing,
1,2,3Faculty of nursing, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT
Labor is a phenomenon that exists in many creatures and unlike other acute
and chronic pain, the pain of labor does not correlate with any disease or
pathology. The complications of pain aretensionandanxiety,prolongedlabor,
abnormal fetal heart rate, increase the incidence of cesarean delivery and
neonate’s low Apgar score. Acupressure is a non-invasive method, which is
used to augment labor, provide pain relief,andshortendeliverytime.Aim:the
aim of this literature reviews are evaluate the effectiveness of acupressureon
labor pain’s intensity and duration of labor. Methods: A comprehensive
search of databases and Internetresearchenginesholdinginformationrelated
to effect of acupressure on duration of labor and intensity of labor pain, Pub
Med, Saudi digital library and Google scholar search engine from 2010 to
2016. Results: Eight articles were included in this review. Conclusion: The
acupressure was more effective in initial phase of labor, the effect of the
intervention were more visibleimmediatelyaftertheintervention.Inaddition,
the acupressure helps in reducing the perception of pain during thefirststage
of labour without any side effect on the mother or the foetus.
KEYWORDS: Search terms entered into database were labor, acupressure, labor
pain, non-pharmacological pain relive
How to cite this paper: Dr. Hamdia
Mohammed Abd ELaziz | Prof. Lamiaa
Ahmed Elsayed | Prof. Pushpamala
Ramaya "Effect of Acupressure on
Duration of Labor and Intensity of Labor
Pain" Published in
International Journal
of Trend in Scientific
Research and
Development
(ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-
6470, Volume-4 |
Issue-2, February
2020, pp.398-402, URL:
www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30038.pdf
Copyright © 2019 by author(s) and
International Journal ofTrendinScientific
Research and Development Journal. This
is an Open Access article distributed
under the terms of
the Creative
CommonsAttribution
License (CC BY 4.0)
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by
/4.0)
Review of literature:
Labor is a phenomenon that exists in many creatures and
unlike other acute and chronic pain, the pain of labor does
not correlate with any disease or pathology. Labor pain has
been reported as the severest pain in humans. The
complications of pain are tension and anxiety, prolonged
labor, and abnormal fetal heart rate, the incidence of
cesarean delivery, neonate’s low Apgar score. (2-3). One of
the most pressing concerns and fears for pregnant women is
the pain of labor, which leads to an increaseinthenumber of
cesarean sections (1,2,3).Pain during labor is a universal
experience, although the intensity of the pain may vary.
Although labor and childbirth are viewed as natural
processes, both can produce significant painanddiscomfort.
The physical causes of pain during labor include cervical
stretching, hypoxia of the uterinemuscleduetoa decreasein
perfusion during contractions, pressure on the urethra,
bladder, and rectum, and distention of the muscles of the
pelvic floor. A woman’s pain perception canbeinfluenced by
her previous experiences with pain, fatigue, pain
anticipation, positive or negative support system, labor and
birth environment, cultural expectations, and level of
emotional stress and anxiety (3,4,5).
Acupressure is a non-invasive method which is used to
augment labor, provide pain relief,andshortendeliverytime
(5). It increases the intensity of uterine contractions without
affecting the duration and intervals of uterine contractions
and, eventually, reduces the duration of delivery (6).
Acupressure used on the BL60,BL67,GB21,LI4,SP9andSP6
sites affects uterine contractions or duration of labor by
stimulating the secretion of oxytocin fromthehypophysis (7).
According to the WHO the normal labor supposed to have
certain criteria, it should be spontaneous onset, betweenthe
37 and 42 week of pregnancy, spontaneous birth of the
infant in the vertex presentation and the mother and the
baby should be in good condition after birth (8)
In other side, many non-pharmacological methods applied
to improve women's comfort and relief labor pain, such as
water therapy, application of heat hot and cold, touch,
breathing techniques, music and focusing and feedback
relaxation and acupressure. Water therapy also called
hydrotherapy; the pregnant woman can immerse herself in
warm water, use the warm path, hot towels and use the
warm shower (9,10). The warm water provides body
IJTSRD30038
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470
@ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 399
relaxation, promote comfort, and reduce anxiety, which
decrease adrenaline production. Consequently stimulate
uterine contractions by increasing oxytocin and relief labor
pain by releasing endorphins (11,12). The best time to use the
hydrotherapy the activephasewhetherthemembraneintact
or rupture, the reason is to prevent the slowing of labor
contraction (13,).
Breathing techniques also used in first stage of labor to
promote abdominal muscles relaxation. The nursecanteach
the pregnant woman how to breathe effectively. We can
include the husband to support his wife. The deep breath
enhance the oxygenation of the mother and the baby (
12,13).Besides the previous methods, Focusing and feedback
relaxation technique reduce labor pain by making the
woman focusing her attentions on objects make her
comfortable or preferred objects, also she can imagine that
she walks in garden (14).
Acupuncture is an old Chinese medicine that has been used
since 3000 year. Stimulating specific points in the body by
using the needles. When we acupuncture that’s points it can
reduce the pain perception by releasing endorphin.
Acupuncture need a specialist person not any health care
provider can apply it (14,15).Acupressure has been used in
china for more than two millennia, but few past decades the
western involve this kind of medicine. The acupressure in
Japan originated in 1900s as Shiatsu, when we separate the
word Shi mean finger and atsu mean pressure (14,16).
According to Yin and Yang theory about acupressure’s
application , the Yin refer to night, dark, cold and earth, the
Yang refer to light, hot, active and toward the heaven (16).
There is other explanation of Yang and Yin, Yang is existing
in the external body surface like the leg outside surface it's
also exist in the hollow organ like the stomach. Yin exist in
interior body area and exist in solid organ like the liver. The
uterus consider solid and hollow at the same time (16,17).
We have to maintain balance between the Yang and Yin to
have a good heath. The Qi is an energy found in anywhere in
the universe particularly in the human body via the
meridians. The meridians are the pathway that guides the
flow of Qi in the body. There is around 14 meridians that
branch in the body they are the Large Intestine: LI, Stomach:
ST, Heart: HT, Bladder: BL, Pericardium: PC, Liver: LV,
Governing vessel: GV, Lung: LU, Spleen: SP, Small intestine:
SI, Kidney: KD, San Jiao: SJ, Gallbladder: GB and Conception
vessel: CV. Each meridian have deferent role. (18 ).
According to Chinese theory about the Qi, every person in
the world borne with a balance Qi and it's maintain balance
by the nutrition, lifestyle and other influence but when the
body can't maintain the balance the Qi disrupted and the
illnesses can occur. The aim of applying theacupressureisto
rebalance those points (15,19). By apply pressure to acupoint
on the body meridians to stimulating energychannelsandto
rebalancing the body energy and restore health (14,19). Also,
can be used to shorten the time todeliveryandmanagelabor
pain. A 2015 MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, Cochrane database
review include seven trials on 748 women used different
acupressure point .The result shows the length of labor
reduce particularly in thefirststage(8). Pressureappliedwith
the heel of the hand, fist or pads of the thumbs and fingers
and best applied over the skin without using lubricants
during contraction in early labor until transition phase (20).
Also apply to points are found along the neck, spine,
shoulder, toes and soles of the feet. Usually determines the
strength of pressure according to the needs of women (20,21).
Many studies were concerned about alternative and
complimentary therapies on dealing with labor pain
particularly Acupressure technique. An Indian Randomized
controlled trail done to evaluate the application of
acupressure during the active phase on nulliparous women
in reducing the labor pain. The study involve 212 pregnant
women and the researcher divide them to three group, the
acupressure, light touch and the third groupwhoreceivethe
standard care. The application of acupressure at sp6 point
show significant different in reduction of pain at the active
phase(20 ).
A systemic review discusses the effect of acupressure on
onset and duration of labor. It's involve the a published
randomized controlled trials and controlled trials that are
taken from MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, Cochrane
collaboration and science direct from 1990 to 2013. The
study compare acupressure with placebo and no treatment
and done on primigravida and multiparous. The study
included seven trials using different acupressure point and
technique, one study discuss the initiation of labor and six
studies discuss duration and labor pain. Four result shore
that acupressure can reduce the length of labor however
further studies should be done to support the finding. (20,21)
Another systemic review support to previous towstudythat
the application of acupressure can reduce the labor pain but
also we need further study to be sureness. Meta-analysis
study the effect of acupressure on duration of labor and
mode of delivery conducted to summarize and assess
evidence regarding the effects of acupressure on duration of
labor and mode of delivery. Four major databases and
Google Scholar. Thirteen studies were included in meta-
analyses. the Selection criteria was Randomized controlled
trials were included if they examined the effect of
acupressure at any acupoint duringchildbirthondurationof
labor and/or mode of delivery. This study aimed to evaluate
the effect of acupressure on initiation of labor. The
researcher applied the study on 150 normal pregnant
women, he divide them to three group the acupressure,
sham acupressure and the routine care. The result did not
support the previous studies the acupressure was not
effective in stimulating the labor. (22,23,24) Nevertheless, we
cannot say that the acupressure is not effective in reducing
the pain and the duration of labor due to allot of reason, in
this research the intervention hasn’t apply at the active
phase also the acupressure was done by the mother and her
participant after training not by experienced person.
In addition, another study planned as a randomized,
controlled experimental study to examine the effectiveness
of acupressure applied to Point LI4 onperceivedlaborpains.
The sample size was 88 pregnant women (44 acupressure
group, 44 control group), who complied with including
criteria of the study. Acupressure applied to the studygroup
when cervical dilatation reached 4 to 5 cm and again when
cervical dilation was 7 to 8 cm. The visual analog scale made
6 times in different times the results show that applying
acupressure to Point LI4 was effective in decreasing labor
pains and shortening the labor. However, mothers reported
that found it insufficient to control their pain ( 22,23,24)
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470
@ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 400
A single, blind, randomized clinical trial wasperformedwith
eligible women (N = 100) ) .The including criteria was based
on the participants were at the beginning of the activephase
of labor (3-4 cm dilatation of cervix with regular uterine
contractions) . Women in the acupressure group received
LI4 acupressure, and the women in the control group
received a touch on this point without massage. The
measurement of labor pain by using a structured
questionnaire of a subjective labor pain scale (visual
analogue scale) .23,24
Methodology:
A comprehensive search of databases and Internet research
engines holding information related to effect of acupressure
on duration of labor and intensity of labor pain, Pub Med,
Saudi digital library and Google scholar search engine from
2010 to 2016. The key search terms entered into database
were labor; acupressure; labor pain Databases searched for
relevant information contained within journals, books and
abstracts. Literature searches limited by full text articles,
year of publication from 2010 to 2017.
Tools for data collection :figure 1
1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS).,Partograh. And Structural Interview Questionnaire for women.
2.
Result: Effect of acupressure on labor pain:
Among the eight articles that met the inclusion criteria, sevenstudiesidentifiedthe effectofacupressureonreductionpain(see
Table 1). Provides an overview of the year of publication, setting, population, and measures and results of each study.(25)
Table (1) Studies addressing the effect of acupressure on intensity of labor pain
Auther, year
of publication
Sample Setting Study design Effect of acupressure
in labor pain)
Limitation
Kiymet Yesilcicek
Calik and Nuran
Komurcu 2014
100 Prim-
gravida
women
Trabzon
Maternity
Hospital in
Turkey
-Single blind
TheSP6 acupressure
was effective in
decreasing pain
-gestational age of
37 to 41 weeks
-cervical opening
2-cm
fetus with a
-weight of 2500
Giti Ozgoli,
Sedigheh Sedigh
Mobarakabadi
2016
105
women
Obstetric
department
of shahid
akbarabadi
hosbital
Randomized
Controlled
Trial
Pain reduction
was significantly
greater in LI4
and BL32 groups
compared
with control in all
periods of study..
Difficulties to
apply
acupressure
bilateral
because of IV line
Reginaldo Roque
Mafetoni and
Antonieta
Keiko Kakuda
Shimo 2016
156
pregnant
women
Public hospital
on the outskirts
of the state of
Sao Paulo,
Brazil.
Randomized
clinical trial
The averages for
the pain measured
using the
VAS were
not different
Excluded of
serious
preeclampsia,
placenta previa,
immediate
indication
of cesarean,.
According to the previous table, a reduction of labor pain
found in the acupressure group and was most noticeable
immediately after treatment (acupressure group vs.
standard care group p < 0.001; acupressure group vs. touch
group p < 0.001). (23,24,25) The mean and standarddeviationof
level of labor pain was higher after therapy (M=8.95,
SD=0.83). When compared with labor pain before therapy
(M=7.4, SD=0.51) in the control group, whereas the mean
and standard deviation of the level of labor pain was lower
after therapy (M=5.63, SD=0.66) when compared withlabor
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470
@ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 401
pain before therapy (M=7.86, SD=0.34) in the experimental
group (p< 0.001 level of confidence) (26)There was a
significant decrease in mean intensity of pain after each
intervention in the experimental group with different
dilatations (4, 6, 8 cm). Moreover, the Student’sindependent
t-test results indicated that the mean intensity of pain in the
experimental group after the intervention in all four
dilatations was significantly lower than the control group.
Repeated measures ANOVA test indicated that in both
experimental and control groups in four time periods, there
was a statistically significant difference. (26,27)
The difference in the pain scores between the acupressure
and control group was statistically significant (p<0.001)
There were significant differences between the groups in
subjective labor pain scores (except VAS 4) (P < 0.001)
(46,47)Significant difference inpainrelief betweenLI4point
and control groups (P = 0.001, P = 0.001), B32 point and
control groups (P = 0.001, P = 0.001), and LI4 and BL32
groups (P = 0.01, P = 0.03) in the first and second period of
intervention, respectively. In the third period of
intervention, the acupressure groups (LI4 and BL32) were
not significantly different regarding painrelief(P=0.18) but
experienced a significantly greater pain relief than controls
in the third period of intervention (P = 0.001). (27,28)
The averages for the pain measured using the VAS were not
different for the three groups that were a part of the study
(p-value=0.0929), however they were less in the
acupressure groups immediately after receiving the
treatment (p-value=<0.0001). This was also the case where
the treatment lasted for 1 hour (p-value=0.0001). This was
the case in comparison with placebo and control groups (
25,26,27,28).Different variables include in the study . Four
research use SP6 point, three researchuseLI4,onestudy use
BL32 and one research use scalp acupressure. However,
although the differences in acupressure points, the
acupressure was able to reduce the labor pain. Among the
eight articles that met the inclusion criteria, three studies
identified the effect of acupressureondurationoflabor. That
provides an overview of the year of publication, setting,
population, and measures and results of each study.
Discussion:
The findings of the research investigatedusingeightoriginal
articles. These studies using quantitative and qualitative
methodology have been demonstrated similar and different
results from several countries. However, the researcher
provides an analytical conclusion of the findings, links them
with the current literature, builds their implications and
address the limitations of the study. Recommendations
presented as well. Thisliterature reviewstudycarriedout on
the object of evaluating the effectiveness of acupressure on
labor pain intensity and duration of labor.
A randomized controlled trial randomized controlled trial
study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupressure on labor
pain. The acupressure apply on SP6 point on both legsfor30
min. VAS don three time, before, after the intervention
immediately and 30 to 120 min after the intervention the
acupressure was more effective in initial phase of labor. The
effect of the intervention were more visible immediately
after the intervention (25,26) . Another RCT study support the
previous one titled Effectiveness of Scalp Acupressure upon
Labor Pain and Coping among Prim parturient Women. The
acupressure apply for four min every one hour during the
active and transitional phase of labor. The scalpacupressure
help in reducing the perception of pain during the first stage
of labor without any side effect on the mother (24,25,26) .
In a randomized clinical trial study that aimed to examines
and compares the effect of LI4 and BL32 acupressure with
each other and control group on labor pain. The results
indicated that the significant decrease in pain after each
period of intervention in acupressure groups andsignificant
differences between acupressure and control groupsinpain
relief supports the effectiveness of applying pressure to LI4
and BL32 points in reducing labor pain. Thus, the authors of
the current study agreed with the result of the study.
Furthermore, the difference in pain relief between LI4 and
BL32 groups in the first and second period of intervention
showed that acupressure on BL32 points is slightly more
effective than on LI4 point in relieving labor pain (27,28,29)
Conclusion:
Finally, as mentioned in several published paper before, the
majority of researchers saidthat,acupressureisa useful way
to alleviate pain and it can be apply easily be put into
practice in medical institutions with a view to improvingthe
quality of care given to pregnant women in labor whowould
like a natural birth. However, the effect of the treatment in
the reduction of pain is small, which suggests that
acupressure may be more effective where there are cervical
dilations up to 8 cm and there is cephalic presentation.
Acupressure is considered as an alternative for women that
prefer to use methods that do not involve drugs and side
effects which is often the case for medical practitioners in
obstetrics.
References:
[1] Shoorab NJ, Zagami SE, Mirzakhani K, Mazlom SR.
2013. The effect of intravenous fentanyl on pain and
duration of the active phase of first stage labor. Oman
Med J. Sep;28(5):306-310.
[2] Yesilcicek CK, Komurcu N. 2013, Acupressure . 2nd
ed,Stanbul, MA: Nobel Medical Publishing;.
[3] Penny Simkin, Ruth Ancheta. 2017. The labor
progresses handbook. Canada : John Wiley and sons,
[4] CIA. 2017, MIDDLE EAST :: SAUDI ARABIA. [Online] 9,
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/t
he-world-factbook/geos/sa.html.
[5] Traci C, Johanson, 2017, normal labor and delivery
process online 18(11),
https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/normal-labor-
and-delivery-process.
[6] Robert M Ehsanipoor , 2017, Andrew J Satin , FACOG.
Normal and abnormal laborprogressiononline15(11),
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-and-
abnormal-labor-progression
[7] American Pregnancy Association. [Online] 11 (10),
2015, http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-
birth/third-stage/
[8] Mathibe-Neke J. M. 1 *, Lebeko F. L. 2 and Motupa B.
3,2013, The partograph: A labour management tool or
a midwifery record, International Journal of Nursing
and Midwifery, 5(8),145-153
International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470
@ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 402
[9] Nagwa Abd El Fadeel Abd El Hamid¹, Hany Ezzat
Obaya², Hassan Mostafa Gaafar, 2013, Effect of
Acupressure on Labor Pain and Duration of Delivery
among Laboring Women Attending Cairo University
Hospital. ³.Indian Journal of Physiotherapy &
Occupational Therapy, p. 7.
[10] Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, 2014, MD. Dealing With Pain
During Childbirth. Kidshealth.. Online10 (11)
http://m.kidshealth.org/en/parents/childbirth-
pain.html?WT.ac=#kha_11.
[11] Penny simkin, janet whalley,annkeppler,april bolding,
2017. Pregnancy, childbirth and newborn. America :
meadowbrook press.
[12] Jones, othman M, 2012, Pain management for women
in labour: an overview of systematic reviews. NCBI.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22419342
[13] Leifer, Gloria. 2014,MaternityNursingAnIntroductory
Text. canada: loren wilson.
[14] Marilyn J. By Shannon E. Perry, 2014, Maternal Child
Nursing Care, 11 edition, elsevier, p. 1600.
[15] Judith M. Schlaeger, Elizabeth M. Gabzdyl , Jeanie L.
Bussell , 2016, Acupuncture and Acupressure inLabor.
onlinelibrary.wiley,
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jmwh.12
545/abstract
[16] Reginaldo Roque Mafetoni, Antonieta Keiko Kakuda
Shimo. 2016, The effects of acupressure on labor pains
during child birth: randomized clinical trial, ncbi
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4990
037/
[17] Mollart LJ, Adam J, Foureur M. 2015, Impact of
acupressure on onset of labour and labour duration: A
systematic review, ncbi
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25911499
[18] Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, Shannon E. Perry, Mary
Catherine Cashion, Kathryn Rhodes Alden. 2014,
Maternity and Women's Health Care - E-Book, 10th
edition, Elsevier Health Sciences, p. 388.
https://www.elsevier.com/books/maternity-and-
womens-health-care/lowdermilk/978-0-323-07429-2
[19] Hamlacı Y1, Yazici S. 2017,The Effect of Acupressure
Applied to Point LI4 on Perceived Labor Pains, ncbi
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28406870.
[20] Wilde, Anna. 2017 four magic point for childbirth.
Thebirthwhisperer, Online11 (10),.
http://www.thebirthwhisperer.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/07/4-magic-points-for-less-
pain-and-easier-labour.pdf.
[21] Mollart, L., Adam, J. and Foureur, M. (2015). Impact of
acupressure on onset of labour and labour duration: A
systematic review. Women and Birth, [online] 28(3),
pp.199-206. Available at:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25911499
[22] Mafetoni, R. and Shimo, A. (2016). The effects of
acupressure on labor pains during child birth:
randomized clinical trial. Scielo,24(1), 30
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pi
d=S0104-11692016000100367
[23] Makvandi, S., Mirzaiinajmabadi, K., Sadeghi, R.,
Mahdavian, M. and Karimi, L. (2016). Meta-analysis of
the effect of acupressure on duration of labor and
mode of delivery. International JournalofGynecology&
Obstetrics, [online] 135(1), pp.5-10. Available at:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1016/j.ijgo.201
6.04.017/abstract [Accessed 2 Dec. 2017].
[24] Torkzahrani, S., Mahmoudikohani, F., Saatchi, K.,
Sefidkar, R. and Banaei, M. (2017). The effect of
acupressure on the initiation of labor: A randomized
controlled trial. Women and birth,30(1), 46-50
http://www.womenandbirth.org/article/S1871-
5192(16)30071-3/abstract
[25] Mafetoni, R. and Shimo, A. (2015). Effects of
acupressure on progress of labor and cesarean section
rate: randomized clinical trial. RevistadeSaúdePública,
[online] 49(0). Available at:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4386
552/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2017].
[26] Caroline A Smith, Carmel T Collins , Caroline A
Crowther , Kate M Levett. Acupuncture or acupressure
for pain management in labour. pdq-evidence. [Online]
2011. https://www.pdq-
evidence.org/documents/0a72a92edcce64be30f348ea
0c58a336d180803b/.
[27] Ms. M. Kanaga Durga 1 Dr.LathaVenkatesan,2Mrs.Lizy
Sonia A.3, 2012, Effectiveness of Scalp Acupressure
upon Labour Pain and Coping among Prim parturient
Women, Asian J. Nursing Edu. and Research,30(1), 42
http://www.anvpublication.org/ajner.htm
[28] fahimeh sehhatie, rafat kazemadeh, 2013, TheEffectof
Acupressure on Sanyinjiao and Hugo Points on Labor
Pain in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Clinical
Trial, ncbi, 2(2), 123-129
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4161
094/
[29] Yesilcicek Calik, K., & Komurcu, N. (2014). Effects of
SP6 Acupuncture Point Stimulation on Labor Pain and
Duration of Labor. Iranian Red Crescent Medical
Journal, 16(10).
http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.16461

More Related Content

What's hot

cupping & dry needling
cupping & dry needlingcupping & dry needling
cupping & dry needlingSarah Guarino
 
Fertility by Acupuncture
Fertility by AcupunctureFertility by Acupuncture
Fertility by AcupunctureEvelyn Cortes
 
Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...
Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...
Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...dbpublications
 
Physiotherapy history[311][93] 2
Physiotherapy history[311][93]  2Physiotherapy history[311][93]  2
Physiotherapy history[311][93] 2karencastao15
 
Fibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapy
Fibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapyFibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapy
Fibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapynium
 
Cupping therapy for chronic diseases
Cupping therapy for chronic diseasesCupping therapy for chronic diseases
Cupping therapy for chronic diseasesTamer Shaban
 
Self-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patients
Self-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patientsSelf-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patients
Self-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patientsLuca Parisi
 
Acupuncture presentation
Acupuncture presentationAcupuncture presentation
Acupuncture presentationJohn Verde
 
Complementary therapies in labour gihs
Complementary therapies in labour   gihsComplementary therapies in labour   gihs
Complementary therapies in labour gihsgangahealth
 
pain management during labor & second stage of labor
pain management during labor & second stage of laborpain management during labor & second stage of labor
pain management during labor & second stage of laborSahar Mohammed
 
Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)
Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)
Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)Ck Raju
 
A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...
A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...
A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...LucyPi1
 
PT for Ankylosing Spondylitis
PT for Ankylosing SpondylitisPT for Ankylosing Spondylitis
PT for Ankylosing SpondylitisSoniya Lohana
 
Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...
Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...
Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...iosrjce
 
Acupuncture
AcupunctureAcupuncture
Acupuncturesbmubc
 
Inservice Presentation pdf
Inservice Presentation pdfInservice Presentation pdf
Inservice Presentation pdfJamille Niewiara
 
Pain in TCM
Pain in TCMPain in TCM
Pain in TCMyusiye
 

What's hot (20)

cupping & dry needling
cupping & dry needlingcupping & dry needling
cupping & dry needling
 
Fertility by Acupuncture
Fertility by AcupunctureFertility by Acupuncture
Fertility by Acupuncture
 
Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...
Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...
Comparison of Passive Stretching Versus Massage on Preventing the Symptoms of...
 
Physiotherapy history[311][93] 2
Physiotherapy history[311][93]  2Physiotherapy history[311][93]  2
Physiotherapy history[311][93] 2
 
Acupuncture
AcupunctureAcupuncture
Acupuncture
 
Fibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapy
Fibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapyFibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapy
Fibromyalgia and its management by cupping therapy
 
Cupping therapy for chronic diseases
Cupping therapy for chronic diseasesCupping therapy for chronic diseases
Cupping therapy for chronic diseases
 
Self-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patients
Self-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patientsSelf-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patients
Self-administration of insulin for quadriplegic diabetic patients
 
Acupuncture presentation
Acupuncture presentationAcupuncture presentation
Acupuncture presentation
 
Complementary therapies in labour gihs
Complementary therapies in labour   gihsComplementary therapies in labour   gihs
Complementary therapies in labour gihs
 
pain management during labor & second stage of labor
pain management during labor & second stage of laborpain management during labor & second stage of labor
pain management during labor & second stage of labor
 
Acupuncture
AcupunctureAcupuncture
Acupuncture
 
Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)
Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)
Alterative acupuncture (when nothing works try acupuncture)
 
Yagya therapy
Yagya therapyYagya therapy
Yagya therapy
 
A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...
A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...
A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial of three-step acupuncture...
 
PT for Ankylosing Spondylitis
PT for Ankylosing SpondylitisPT for Ankylosing Spondylitis
PT for Ankylosing Spondylitis
 
Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...
Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...
Effects of cold application on pain & anxiety during chest tube removal among...
 
Acupuncture
AcupunctureAcupuncture
Acupuncture
 
Inservice Presentation pdf
Inservice Presentation pdfInservice Presentation pdf
Inservice Presentation pdf
 
Pain in TCM
Pain in TCMPain in TCM
Pain in TCM
 

Similar to Effect of Acupressure on Labor Pain and Duration

Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor
Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during laborComplementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor
Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during laborpharmaindexing
 
Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit Chatterjee
Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit ChatterjeeObstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit Chatterjee
Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit ChatterjeeKrishna Singh
 
Scientific basis for intranatal care
Scientific basis for intranatal careScientific basis for intranatal care
Scientific basis for intranatal careAsha Bhat
 
laborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptx
laborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptxlaborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptx
laborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptxfrida atallah
 
ph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kiely
ph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kielyph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kiely
ph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian KielyGillian Kiely
 
Pranav Sadhana and Dhyana in Pregnancy
Pranav Sadhana and Dhyana in PregnancyPranav Sadhana and Dhyana in Pregnancy
Pranav Sadhana and Dhyana in Pregnancyijtsrd
 
Acupressure - To Make Life Better
Acupressure - To Make Life BetterAcupressure - To Make Life Better
Acupressure - To Make Life BetterDr Kamaljit Singh
 
Acupressure to Make Life Better
Acupressure  to Make Life BetterAcupressure  to Make Life Better
Acupressure to Make Life BetterDr Kamaljit Singh
 
SciTech-15-293 (4)
SciTech-15-293 (4)SciTech-15-293 (4)
SciTech-15-293 (4)RASHMI BAPAT
 
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...YogeshIJTSRD
 
Compresa Versus Masaje
Compresa Versus MasajeCompresa Versus Masaje
Compresa Versus MasajeClaudi Platz
 
Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...
Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...
Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...ijtsrd
 
Patient education portfolio
Patient education portfolioPatient education portfolio
Patient education portfolioSean Konrad
 
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...ijtsrd
 
sonia lesson plan.docx
sonia lesson plan.docxsonia lesson plan.docx
sonia lesson plan.docxSambaSukanya
 
Pain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphlet
Pain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphletPain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphlet
Pain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphletPhillimonJoseph
 
3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx
3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx
3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docxadhanefendi
 

Similar to Effect of Acupressure on Labor Pain and Duration (20)

4 4-52-777 (3)
4 4-52-777 (3)4 4-52-777 (3)
4 4-52-777 (3)
 
Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor
Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during laborComplementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor
Complementary and alternative approaches to pain relief during labor
 
Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit Chatterjee
Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit ChatterjeeObstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit Chatterjee
Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Dr Sujit Chatterjee
 
Scientific basis for intranatal care
Scientific basis for intranatal careScientific basis for intranatal care
Scientific basis for intranatal care
 
laborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptx
laborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptxlaborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptx
laborpresentationpart2-140421100104-phpapp02.pptx
 
ph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kiely
ph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kielyph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kiely
ph4003 Sasse pregnancy yoga essay Gillian Kiely
 
Pranav Sadhana and Dhyana in Pregnancy
Pranav Sadhana and Dhyana in PregnancyPranav Sadhana and Dhyana in Pregnancy
Pranav Sadhana and Dhyana in Pregnancy
 
Acupressure - To Make Life Better
Acupressure - To Make Life BetterAcupressure - To Make Life Better
Acupressure - To Make Life Better
 
Acupressure to Make Life Better
Acupressure  to Make Life BetterAcupressure  to Make Life Better
Acupressure to Make Life Better
 
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Transcendental Meditation i...
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Transcendental Meditation i...Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Transcendental Meditation i...
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Transcendental Meditation i...
 
SciTech-15-293 (4)
SciTech-15-293 (4)SciTech-15-293 (4)
SciTech-15-293 (4)
 
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...
A Case Study on Ayurvedic Management of Cervical Spondylosis W.S.R to Manyast...
 
Compresa Versus Masaje
Compresa Versus MasajeCompresa Versus Masaje
Compresa Versus Masaje
 
Cats for infertility
Cats   for   infertilityCats   for   infertility
Cats for infertility
 
Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...
Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...
Effect of Structured Progressive Exercise Protocol on Management of Chronic C...
 
Patient education portfolio
Patient education portfolioPatient education portfolio
Patient education portfolio
 
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Expectant Mothers on Physical Activity A...
 
sonia lesson plan.docx
sonia lesson plan.docxsonia lesson plan.docx
sonia lesson plan.docx
 
Pain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphlet
Pain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphletPain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphlet
Pain relief-labour-childbirth-pamphlet
 
3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx
3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx
3. Content of grant proposal_rev3_R.docx
 

More from ijtsrd

‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation
‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation
‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementationijtsrd
 
Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...
Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...
Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...ijtsrd
 
Dynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and Prospects
Dynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and ProspectsDynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and Prospects
Dynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and Prospectsijtsrd
 
Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...
Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...
Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...ijtsrd
 
The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...
The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...
The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...ijtsrd
 
Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...
Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...
Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...ijtsrd
 
Problems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A Study
Problems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A StudyProblems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A Study
Problems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A Studyijtsrd
 
Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...
Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...
Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...ijtsrd
 
The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...
The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...
The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...ijtsrd
 
A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...
A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...
A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...ijtsrd
 
The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...
The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...
The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...ijtsrd
 
Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...
Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...
Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...ijtsrd
 
Sustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. Sadiku
Sustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. SadikuSustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. Sadiku
Sustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. Sadikuijtsrd
 
Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...
Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...
Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...ijtsrd
 
Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...
Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...
Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...ijtsrd
 
Activating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment Map
Activating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment MapActivating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment Map
Activating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment Mapijtsrd
 
Educational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger Society
Educational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger SocietyEducational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger Society
Educational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger Societyijtsrd
 
Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...
Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...
Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...ijtsrd
 
DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...
DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...
DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...ijtsrd
 
Streamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine Learning
Streamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine LearningStreamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine Learning
Streamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine Learningijtsrd
 

More from ijtsrd (20)

‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation
‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation
‘Six Sigma Technique’ A Journey Through its Implementation
 
Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...
Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...
Edge Computing in Space Enhancing Data Processing and Communication for Space...
 
Dynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and Prospects
Dynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and ProspectsDynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and Prospects
Dynamics of Communal Politics in 21st Century India Challenges and Prospects
 
Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...
Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...
Assess Perspective and Knowledge of Healthcare Providers Towards Elehealth in...
 
The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...
The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...
The Impact of Digital Media on the Decentralization of Power and the Erosion ...
 
Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...
Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...
Online Voices, Offline Impact Ambedkars Ideals and Socio Political Inclusion ...
 
Problems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A Study
Problems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A StudyProblems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A Study
Problems and Challenges of Agro Entreprenurship A Study
 
Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...
Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...
Comparative Analysis of Total Corporate Disclosure of Selected IT Companies o...
 
The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...
The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...
The Impact of Educational Background and Professional Training on Human Right...
 
A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...
A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...
A Study on the Effective Teaching Learning Process in English Curriculum at t...
 
The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...
The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...
The Role of Mentoring and Its Influence on the Effectiveness of the Teaching ...
 
Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...
Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...
Design Simulation and Hardware Construction of an Arduino Microcontroller Bas...
 
Sustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. Sadiku
Sustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. SadikuSustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. Sadiku
Sustainable Energy by Paul A. Adekunte | Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Janet O. Sadiku
 
Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...
Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...
Concepts for Sudan Survey Act Implementations Executive Regulations and Stand...
 
Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...
Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...
Towards the Implementation of the Sudan Interpolated Geoid Model Khartoum Sta...
 
Activating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment Map
Activating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment MapActivating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment Map
Activating Geospatial Information for Sudans Sustainable Investment Map
 
Educational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger Society
Educational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger SocietyEducational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger Society
Educational Unity Embracing Diversity for a Stronger Society
 
Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...
Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...
Integration of Indian Indigenous Knowledge System in Management Prospects and...
 
DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...
DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...
DeepMask Transforming Face Mask Identification for Better Pandemic Control in...
 
Streamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine Learning
Streamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine LearningStreamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine Learning
Streamlining Data Collection eCRF Design and Machine Learning
 

Recently uploaded

Meghan Sutherland In Media Res Media Component
Meghan Sutherland In Media Res Media ComponentMeghan Sutherland In Media Res Media Component
Meghan Sutherland In Media Res Media ComponentInMediaRes1
 
Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17
Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17
Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17Celine George
 
DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginners
DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginnersDATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginners
DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginnersSabitha Banu
 
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPTECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPTiammrhaywood
 
Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...
Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...
Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...jaredbarbolino94
 
Proudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptx
Proudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptxProudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptx
Proudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptxthorishapillay1
 
Hierarchy of management that covers different levels of management
Hierarchy of management that covers different levels of managementHierarchy of management that covers different levels of management
Hierarchy of management that covers different levels of managementmkooblal
 
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptxEmployee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptxNirmalaLoungPoorunde1
 
CELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptx
CELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptxCELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptx
CELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptxJiesonDelaCerna
 
Pharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdf
Pharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdfPharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdf
Pharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdfMahmoud M. Sallam
 
Like-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdf
Like-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdfLike-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdf
Like-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdfMr Bounab Samir
 
Full Stack Web Development Course for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course  for BeginnersFull Stack Web Development Course  for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course for BeginnersSabitha Banu
 
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptxPOINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptxSayali Powar
 
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized GroupMARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized GroupJonathanParaisoCruz
 
Final demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptx
Final demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptxFinal demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptx
Final demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptxAvyJaneVismanos
 
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptxGas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptxDr.Ibrahim Hassaan
 
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptx
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptxECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptx
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptxiammrhaywood
 

Recently uploaded (20)

TataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdf
TataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdfTataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdf
TataKelola dan KamSiber Kecerdasan Buatan v022.pdf
 
Meghan Sutherland In Media Res Media Component
Meghan Sutherland In Media Res Media ComponentMeghan Sutherland In Media Res Media Component
Meghan Sutherland In Media Res Media Component
 
Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17
Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17
Computed Fields and api Depends in the Odoo 17
 
DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginners
DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginnersDATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginners
DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHM for beginners
 
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPTECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - LONG FORM TV DRAMA - PPT
 
Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...
Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...
Historical philosophical, theoretical, and legal foundations of special and i...
 
Proudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptx
Proudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptxProudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptx
Proudly South Africa powerpoint Thorisha.pptx
 
Hierarchy of management that covers different levels of management
Hierarchy of management that covers different levels of managementHierarchy of management that covers different levels of management
Hierarchy of management that covers different levels of management
 
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptxEmployee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
Employee wellbeing at the workplace.pptx
 
CELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptx
CELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptxCELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptx
CELL CYCLE Division Science 8 quarter IV.pptx
 
Pharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdf
Pharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdfPharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdf
Pharmacognosy Flower 3. Compositae 2023.pdf
 
Like-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdf
Like-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdfLike-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdf
Like-prefer-love -hate+verb+ing & silent letters & citizenship text.pdf
 
Full Stack Web Development Course for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course  for BeginnersFull Stack Web Development Course  for Beginners
Full Stack Web Development Course for Beginners
 
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptxPOINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
POINT- BIOCHEMISTRY SEM 2 ENZYMES UNIT 5.pptx
 
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized GroupMARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
 
Final demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptx
Final demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptxFinal demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptx
Final demo Grade 9 for demo Plan dessert.pptx
 
Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri  Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri  Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Bikash Puri Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
 
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
Model Call Girl in Tilak Nagar Delhi reach out to us at 🔝9953056974🔝
 
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptxGas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
Gas measurement O2,Co2,& ph) 04/2024.pptx
 
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptx
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptxECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptx
ECONOMIC CONTEXT - PAPER 1 Q3: NEWSPAPERS.pptx
 

Effect of Acupressure on Labor Pain and Duration

  • 1. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) Volume 4 Issue 2, February 2020 Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470 @ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 398 Effect of Acupressure on Duration of Labor and Intensity of Labor Pain Dr. Hamdia Mohammed Abd ELaziz1, Prof. Lamiaa Ahmed Elsayed2, Prof. Pushpamala Ramaya3 1Assistant Professor, Maternal & Gynecological Nursing, 1Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt 2Professor, Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, 2Ain Shams University, Egypt 3Professor Maternal & Gynecological Nursing, 1,2,3Faculty of nursing, Umm Al Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia ABSTRACT Labor is a phenomenon that exists in many creatures and unlike other acute and chronic pain, the pain of labor does not correlate with any disease or pathology. The complications of pain aretensionandanxiety,prolongedlabor, abnormal fetal heart rate, increase the incidence of cesarean delivery and neonate’s low Apgar score. Acupressure is a non-invasive method, which is used to augment labor, provide pain relief,andshortendeliverytime.Aim:the aim of this literature reviews are evaluate the effectiveness of acupressureon labor pain’s intensity and duration of labor. Methods: A comprehensive search of databases and Internetresearchenginesholdinginformationrelated to effect of acupressure on duration of labor and intensity of labor pain, Pub Med, Saudi digital library and Google scholar search engine from 2010 to 2016. Results: Eight articles were included in this review. Conclusion: The acupressure was more effective in initial phase of labor, the effect of the intervention were more visibleimmediatelyaftertheintervention.Inaddition, the acupressure helps in reducing the perception of pain during thefirststage of labour without any side effect on the mother or the foetus. KEYWORDS: Search terms entered into database were labor, acupressure, labor pain, non-pharmacological pain relive How to cite this paper: Dr. Hamdia Mohammed Abd ELaziz | Prof. Lamiaa Ahmed Elsayed | Prof. Pushpamala Ramaya "Effect of Acupressure on Duration of Labor and Intensity of Labor Pain" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456- 6470, Volume-4 | Issue-2, February 2020, pp.398-402, URL: www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30038.pdf Copyright © 2019 by author(s) and International Journal ofTrendinScientific Research and Development Journal. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative CommonsAttribution License (CC BY 4.0) (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by /4.0) Review of literature: Labor is a phenomenon that exists in many creatures and unlike other acute and chronic pain, the pain of labor does not correlate with any disease or pathology. Labor pain has been reported as the severest pain in humans. The complications of pain are tension and anxiety, prolonged labor, and abnormal fetal heart rate, the incidence of cesarean delivery, neonate’s low Apgar score. (2-3). One of the most pressing concerns and fears for pregnant women is the pain of labor, which leads to an increaseinthenumber of cesarean sections (1,2,3).Pain during labor is a universal experience, although the intensity of the pain may vary. Although labor and childbirth are viewed as natural processes, both can produce significant painanddiscomfort. The physical causes of pain during labor include cervical stretching, hypoxia of the uterinemuscleduetoa decreasein perfusion during contractions, pressure on the urethra, bladder, and rectum, and distention of the muscles of the pelvic floor. A woman’s pain perception canbeinfluenced by her previous experiences with pain, fatigue, pain anticipation, positive or negative support system, labor and birth environment, cultural expectations, and level of emotional stress and anxiety (3,4,5). Acupressure is a non-invasive method which is used to augment labor, provide pain relief,andshortendeliverytime (5). It increases the intensity of uterine contractions without affecting the duration and intervals of uterine contractions and, eventually, reduces the duration of delivery (6). Acupressure used on the BL60,BL67,GB21,LI4,SP9andSP6 sites affects uterine contractions or duration of labor by stimulating the secretion of oxytocin fromthehypophysis (7). According to the WHO the normal labor supposed to have certain criteria, it should be spontaneous onset, betweenthe 37 and 42 week of pregnancy, spontaneous birth of the infant in the vertex presentation and the mother and the baby should be in good condition after birth (8) In other side, many non-pharmacological methods applied to improve women's comfort and relief labor pain, such as water therapy, application of heat hot and cold, touch, breathing techniques, music and focusing and feedback relaxation and acupressure. Water therapy also called hydrotherapy; the pregnant woman can immerse herself in warm water, use the warm path, hot towels and use the warm shower (9,10). The warm water provides body IJTSRD30038
  • 2. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470 @ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 399 relaxation, promote comfort, and reduce anxiety, which decrease adrenaline production. Consequently stimulate uterine contractions by increasing oxytocin and relief labor pain by releasing endorphins (11,12). The best time to use the hydrotherapy the activephasewhetherthemembraneintact or rupture, the reason is to prevent the slowing of labor contraction (13,). Breathing techniques also used in first stage of labor to promote abdominal muscles relaxation. The nursecanteach the pregnant woman how to breathe effectively. We can include the husband to support his wife. The deep breath enhance the oxygenation of the mother and the baby ( 12,13).Besides the previous methods, Focusing and feedback relaxation technique reduce labor pain by making the woman focusing her attentions on objects make her comfortable or preferred objects, also she can imagine that she walks in garden (14). Acupuncture is an old Chinese medicine that has been used since 3000 year. Stimulating specific points in the body by using the needles. When we acupuncture that’s points it can reduce the pain perception by releasing endorphin. Acupuncture need a specialist person not any health care provider can apply it (14,15).Acupressure has been used in china for more than two millennia, but few past decades the western involve this kind of medicine. The acupressure in Japan originated in 1900s as Shiatsu, when we separate the word Shi mean finger and atsu mean pressure (14,16). According to Yin and Yang theory about acupressure’s application , the Yin refer to night, dark, cold and earth, the Yang refer to light, hot, active and toward the heaven (16). There is other explanation of Yang and Yin, Yang is existing in the external body surface like the leg outside surface it's also exist in the hollow organ like the stomach. Yin exist in interior body area and exist in solid organ like the liver. The uterus consider solid and hollow at the same time (16,17). We have to maintain balance between the Yang and Yin to have a good heath. The Qi is an energy found in anywhere in the universe particularly in the human body via the meridians. The meridians are the pathway that guides the flow of Qi in the body. There is around 14 meridians that branch in the body they are the Large Intestine: LI, Stomach: ST, Heart: HT, Bladder: BL, Pericardium: PC, Liver: LV, Governing vessel: GV, Lung: LU, Spleen: SP, Small intestine: SI, Kidney: KD, San Jiao: SJ, Gallbladder: GB and Conception vessel: CV. Each meridian have deferent role. (18 ). According to Chinese theory about the Qi, every person in the world borne with a balance Qi and it's maintain balance by the nutrition, lifestyle and other influence but when the body can't maintain the balance the Qi disrupted and the illnesses can occur. The aim of applying theacupressureisto rebalance those points (15,19). By apply pressure to acupoint on the body meridians to stimulating energychannelsandto rebalancing the body energy and restore health (14,19). Also, can be used to shorten the time todeliveryandmanagelabor pain. A 2015 MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, Cochrane database review include seven trials on 748 women used different acupressure point .The result shows the length of labor reduce particularly in thefirststage(8). Pressureappliedwith the heel of the hand, fist or pads of the thumbs and fingers and best applied over the skin without using lubricants during contraction in early labor until transition phase (20). Also apply to points are found along the neck, spine, shoulder, toes and soles of the feet. Usually determines the strength of pressure according to the needs of women (20,21). Many studies were concerned about alternative and complimentary therapies on dealing with labor pain particularly Acupressure technique. An Indian Randomized controlled trail done to evaluate the application of acupressure during the active phase on nulliparous women in reducing the labor pain. The study involve 212 pregnant women and the researcher divide them to three group, the acupressure, light touch and the third groupwhoreceivethe standard care. The application of acupressure at sp6 point show significant different in reduction of pain at the active phase(20 ). A systemic review discusses the effect of acupressure on onset and duration of labor. It's involve the a published randomized controlled trials and controlled trials that are taken from MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, Cochrane collaboration and science direct from 1990 to 2013. The study compare acupressure with placebo and no treatment and done on primigravida and multiparous. The study included seven trials using different acupressure point and technique, one study discuss the initiation of labor and six studies discuss duration and labor pain. Four result shore that acupressure can reduce the length of labor however further studies should be done to support the finding. (20,21) Another systemic review support to previous towstudythat the application of acupressure can reduce the labor pain but also we need further study to be sureness. Meta-analysis study the effect of acupressure on duration of labor and mode of delivery conducted to summarize and assess evidence regarding the effects of acupressure on duration of labor and mode of delivery. Four major databases and Google Scholar. Thirteen studies were included in meta- analyses. the Selection criteria was Randomized controlled trials were included if they examined the effect of acupressure at any acupoint duringchildbirthondurationof labor and/or mode of delivery. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupressure on initiation of labor. The researcher applied the study on 150 normal pregnant women, he divide them to three group the acupressure, sham acupressure and the routine care. The result did not support the previous studies the acupressure was not effective in stimulating the labor. (22,23,24) Nevertheless, we cannot say that the acupressure is not effective in reducing the pain and the duration of labor due to allot of reason, in this research the intervention hasn’t apply at the active phase also the acupressure was done by the mother and her participant after training not by experienced person. In addition, another study planned as a randomized, controlled experimental study to examine the effectiveness of acupressure applied to Point LI4 onperceivedlaborpains. The sample size was 88 pregnant women (44 acupressure group, 44 control group), who complied with including criteria of the study. Acupressure applied to the studygroup when cervical dilatation reached 4 to 5 cm and again when cervical dilation was 7 to 8 cm. The visual analog scale made 6 times in different times the results show that applying acupressure to Point LI4 was effective in decreasing labor pains and shortening the labor. However, mothers reported that found it insufficient to control their pain ( 22,23,24)
  • 3. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470 @ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 400 A single, blind, randomized clinical trial wasperformedwith eligible women (N = 100) ) .The including criteria was based on the participants were at the beginning of the activephase of labor (3-4 cm dilatation of cervix with regular uterine contractions) . Women in the acupressure group received LI4 acupressure, and the women in the control group received a touch on this point without massage. The measurement of labor pain by using a structured questionnaire of a subjective labor pain scale (visual analogue scale) .23,24 Methodology: A comprehensive search of databases and Internet research engines holding information related to effect of acupressure on duration of labor and intensity of labor pain, Pub Med, Saudi digital library and Google scholar search engine from 2010 to 2016. The key search terms entered into database were labor; acupressure; labor pain Databases searched for relevant information contained within journals, books and abstracts. Literature searches limited by full text articles, year of publication from 2010 to 2017. Tools for data collection :figure 1 1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS).,Partograh. And Structural Interview Questionnaire for women. 2. Result: Effect of acupressure on labor pain: Among the eight articles that met the inclusion criteria, sevenstudiesidentifiedthe effectofacupressureonreductionpain(see Table 1). Provides an overview of the year of publication, setting, population, and measures and results of each study.(25) Table (1) Studies addressing the effect of acupressure on intensity of labor pain Auther, year of publication Sample Setting Study design Effect of acupressure in labor pain) Limitation Kiymet Yesilcicek Calik and Nuran Komurcu 2014 100 Prim- gravida women Trabzon Maternity Hospital in Turkey -Single blind TheSP6 acupressure was effective in decreasing pain -gestational age of 37 to 41 weeks -cervical opening 2-cm fetus with a -weight of 2500 Giti Ozgoli, Sedigheh Sedigh Mobarakabadi 2016 105 women Obstetric department of shahid akbarabadi hosbital Randomized Controlled Trial Pain reduction was significantly greater in LI4 and BL32 groups compared with control in all periods of study.. Difficulties to apply acupressure bilateral because of IV line Reginaldo Roque Mafetoni and Antonieta Keiko Kakuda Shimo 2016 156 pregnant women Public hospital on the outskirts of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Randomized clinical trial The averages for the pain measured using the VAS were not different Excluded of serious preeclampsia, placenta previa, immediate indication of cesarean,. According to the previous table, a reduction of labor pain found in the acupressure group and was most noticeable immediately after treatment (acupressure group vs. standard care group p < 0.001; acupressure group vs. touch group p < 0.001). (23,24,25) The mean and standarddeviationof level of labor pain was higher after therapy (M=8.95, SD=0.83). When compared with labor pain before therapy (M=7.4, SD=0.51) in the control group, whereas the mean and standard deviation of the level of labor pain was lower after therapy (M=5.63, SD=0.66) when compared withlabor
  • 4. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470 @ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 401 pain before therapy (M=7.86, SD=0.34) in the experimental group (p< 0.001 level of confidence) (26)There was a significant decrease in mean intensity of pain after each intervention in the experimental group with different dilatations (4, 6, 8 cm). Moreover, the Student’sindependent t-test results indicated that the mean intensity of pain in the experimental group after the intervention in all four dilatations was significantly lower than the control group. Repeated measures ANOVA test indicated that in both experimental and control groups in four time periods, there was a statistically significant difference. (26,27) The difference in the pain scores between the acupressure and control group was statistically significant (p<0.001) There were significant differences between the groups in subjective labor pain scores (except VAS 4) (P < 0.001) (46,47)Significant difference inpainrelief betweenLI4point and control groups (P = 0.001, P = 0.001), B32 point and control groups (P = 0.001, P = 0.001), and LI4 and BL32 groups (P = 0.01, P = 0.03) in the first and second period of intervention, respectively. In the third period of intervention, the acupressure groups (LI4 and BL32) were not significantly different regarding painrelief(P=0.18) but experienced a significantly greater pain relief than controls in the third period of intervention (P = 0.001). (27,28) The averages for the pain measured using the VAS were not different for the three groups that were a part of the study (p-value=0.0929), however they were less in the acupressure groups immediately after receiving the treatment (p-value=<0.0001). This was also the case where the treatment lasted for 1 hour (p-value=0.0001). This was the case in comparison with placebo and control groups ( 25,26,27,28).Different variables include in the study . Four research use SP6 point, three researchuseLI4,onestudy use BL32 and one research use scalp acupressure. However, although the differences in acupressure points, the acupressure was able to reduce the labor pain. Among the eight articles that met the inclusion criteria, three studies identified the effect of acupressureondurationoflabor. That provides an overview of the year of publication, setting, population, and measures and results of each study. Discussion: The findings of the research investigatedusingeightoriginal articles. These studies using quantitative and qualitative methodology have been demonstrated similar and different results from several countries. However, the researcher provides an analytical conclusion of the findings, links them with the current literature, builds their implications and address the limitations of the study. Recommendations presented as well. Thisliterature reviewstudycarriedout on the object of evaluating the effectiveness of acupressure on labor pain intensity and duration of labor. A randomized controlled trial randomized controlled trial study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupressure on labor pain. The acupressure apply on SP6 point on both legsfor30 min. VAS don three time, before, after the intervention immediately and 30 to 120 min after the intervention the acupressure was more effective in initial phase of labor. The effect of the intervention were more visible immediately after the intervention (25,26) . Another RCT study support the previous one titled Effectiveness of Scalp Acupressure upon Labor Pain and Coping among Prim parturient Women. The acupressure apply for four min every one hour during the active and transitional phase of labor. The scalpacupressure help in reducing the perception of pain during the first stage of labor without any side effect on the mother (24,25,26) . In a randomized clinical trial study that aimed to examines and compares the effect of LI4 and BL32 acupressure with each other and control group on labor pain. The results indicated that the significant decrease in pain after each period of intervention in acupressure groups andsignificant differences between acupressure and control groupsinpain relief supports the effectiveness of applying pressure to LI4 and BL32 points in reducing labor pain. Thus, the authors of the current study agreed with the result of the study. Furthermore, the difference in pain relief between LI4 and BL32 groups in the first and second period of intervention showed that acupressure on BL32 points is slightly more effective than on LI4 point in relieving labor pain (27,28,29) Conclusion: Finally, as mentioned in several published paper before, the majority of researchers saidthat,acupressureisa useful way to alleviate pain and it can be apply easily be put into practice in medical institutions with a view to improvingthe quality of care given to pregnant women in labor whowould like a natural birth. However, the effect of the treatment in the reduction of pain is small, which suggests that acupressure may be more effective where there are cervical dilations up to 8 cm and there is cephalic presentation. Acupressure is considered as an alternative for women that prefer to use methods that do not involve drugs and side effects which is often the case for medical practitioners in obstetrics. References: [1] Shoorab NJ, Zagami SE, Mirzakhani K, Mazlom SR. 2013. The effect of intravenous fentanyl on pain and duration of the active phase of first stage labor. Oman Med J. Sep;28(5):306-310. [2] Yesilcicek CK, Komurcu N. 2013, Acupressure . 2nd ed,Stanbul, MA: Nobel Medical Publishing;. [3] Penny Simkin, Ruth Ancheta. 2017. The labor progresses handbook. Canada : John Wiley and sons, [4] CIA. 2017, MIDDLE EAST :: SAUDI ARABIA. [Online] 9, https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/t he-world-factbook/geos/sa.html. [5] Traci C, Johanson, 2017, normal labor and delivery process online 18(11), https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/normal-labor- and-delivery-process. [6] Robert M Ehsanipoor , 2017, Andrew J Satin , FACOG. Normal and abnormal laborprogressiononline15(11), https://www.uptodate.com/contents/normal-and- abnormal-labor-progression [7] American Pregnancy Association. [Online] 11 (10), 2015, http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and- birth/third-stage/ [8] Mathibe-Neke J. M. 1 *, Lebeko F. L. 2 and Motupa B. 3,2013, The partograph: A labour management tool or a midwifery record, International Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 5(8),145-153
  • 5. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) @ www.ijtsrd.com eISSN: 2456-6470 @ IJTSRD | Unique Paper ID – IJTSRD30038 | Volume – 4 | Issue – 2 | January-February 2020 Page 402 [9] Nagwa Abd El Fadeel Abd El Hamid¹, Hany Ezzat Obaya², Hassan Mostafa Gaafar, 2013, Effect of Acupressure on Labor Pain and Duration of Delivery among Laboring Women Attending Cairo University Hospital. ³.Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, p. 7. [10] Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, 2014, MD. Dealing With Pain During Childbirth. Kidshealth.. Online10 (11) http://m.kidshealth.org/en/parents/childbirth- pain.html?WT.ac=#kha_11. [11] Penny simkin, janet whalley,annkeppler,april bolding, 2017. Pregnancy, childbirth and newborn. America : meadowbrook press. [12] Jones, othman M, 2012, Pain management for women in labour: an overview of systematic reviews. NCBI. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22419342 [13] Leifer, Gloria. 2014,MaternityNursingAnIntroductory Text. canada: loren wilson. [14] Marilyn J. By Shannon E. Perry, 2014, Maternal Child Nursing Care, 11 edition, elsevier, p. 1600. [15] Judith M. Schlaeger, Elizabeth M. Gabzdyl , Jeanie L. Bussell , 2016, Acupuncture and Acupressure inLabor. onlinelibrary.wiley, http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jmwh.12 545/abstract [16] Reginaldo Roque Mafetoni, Antonieta Keiko Kakuda Shimo. 2016, The effects of acupressure on labor pains during child birth: randomized clinical trial, ncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4990 037/ [17] Mollart LJ, Adam J, Foureur M. 2015, Impact of acupressure on onset of labour and labour duration: A systematic review, ncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25911499 [18] Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, Shannon E. Perry, Mary Catherine Cashion, Kathryn Rhodes Alden. 2014, Maternity and Women's Health Care - E-Book, 10th edition, Elsevier Health Sciences, p. 388. https://www.elsevier.com/books/maternity-and- womens-health-care/lowdermilk/978-0-323-07429-2 [19] Hamlacı Y1, Yazici S. 2017,The Effect of Acupressure Applied to Point LI4 on Perceived Labor Pains, ncbi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28406870. [20] Wilde, Anna. 2017 four magic point for childbirth. Thebirthwhisperer, Online11 (10),. http://www.thebirthwhisperer.com/wp- content/uploads/2015/07/4-magic-points-for-less- pain-and-easier-labour.pdf. [21] Mollart, L., Adam, J. and Foureur, M. (2015). Impact of acupressure on onset of labour and labour duration: A systematic review. Women and Birth, [online] 28(3), pp.199-206. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25911499 [22] Mafetoni, R. and Shimo, A. (2016). The effects of acupressure on labor pains during child birth: randomized clinical trial. Scielo,24(1), 30 http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pi d=S0104-11692016000100367 [23] Makvandi, S., Mirzaiinajmabadi, K., Sadeghi, R., Mahdavian, M. and Karimi, L. (2016). Meta-analysis of the effect of acupressure on duration of labor and mode of delivery. International JournalofGynecology& Obstetrics, [online] 135(1), pp.5-10. Available at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1016/j.ijgo.201 6.04.017/abstract [Accessed 2 Dec. 2017]. [24] Torkzahrani, S., Mahmoudikohani, F., Saatchi, K., Sefidkar, R. and Banaei, M. (2017). The effect of acupressure on the initiation of labor: A randomized controlled trial. Women and birth,30(1), 46-50 http://www.womenandbirth.org/article/S1871- 5192(16)30071-3/abstract [25] Mafetoni, R. and Shimo, A. (2015). Effects of acupressure on progress of labor and cesarean section rate: randomized clinical trial. RevistadeSaúdePública, [online] 49(0). Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4386 552/ [Accessed 2 Dec. 2017]. [26] Caroline A Smith, Carmel T Collins , Caroline A Crowther , Kate M Levett. Acupuncture or acupressure for pain management in labour. pdq-evidence. [Online] 2011. https://www.pdq- evidence.org/documents/0a72a92edcce64be30f348ea 0c58a336d180803b/. [27] Ms. M. Kanaga Durga 1 Dr.LathaVenkatesan,2Mrs.Lizy Sonia A.3, 2012, Effectiveness of Scalp Acupressure upon Labour Pain and Coping among Prim parturient Women, Asian J. Nursing Edu. and Research,30(1), 42 http://www.anvpublication.org/ajner.htm [28] fahimeh sehhatie, rafat kazemadeh, 2013, TheEffectof Acupressure on Sanyinjiao and Hugo Points on Labor Pain in Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial, ncbi, 2(2), 123-129 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4161 094/ [29] Yesilcicek Calik, K., & Komurcu, N. (2014). Effects of SP6 Acupuncture Point Stimulation on Labor Pain and Duration of Labor. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 16(10). http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.16461