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Implications for practice and research
Evidence suggests a beneficial effect of relaxation techniques and yoga in reduction of pain intensity during labour, and reduced likelihood of assisted vaginal delivery.
Well-designed randomised controlled trials (RCT) that further examine the efficacy and safety of relaxation, yoga, music and audio-analgesia are needed.
Context
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely practiced around the world, especially among women of childbearing age.1 The incidence of CAM use during pregnancy may be as high as 87%.2 Nurse-midwives play a crucial role in the care of women during pregnancy …
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