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Lavender aromatherapy is more effective in reducing pain intensity during active Phase I labor than lemon aromatherapy.
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Inhalation and massage therapy with lavender essential oil significantly mitigates perceived labour pain in women.
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Lavender aromatherapy, whether administered through massage or inhalation, appears effective in reducing active phase labor pain.
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Inhalation of chamomile oil significantly reduces pain after cesarean section in first-time mothers, decreasing the need for analgesics.
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Aromatherapy with lavender demonstrated effectiveness in reducing labor pain during childbirth.
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Determining the effect of inhalation and lavender essential oil massage therapy on the severity of perceived labor pain in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
2022 Aug Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing Karatopuk S, Yarıcı F
Randomised Controlled Trial Lavender Labour PainInhalation and massage therapy with lavender essential oil significantly mitigates perceived labour pain in women.
Comparison of The Effectiveness of Lavender and Lemon Aromatherapy Toward Reducing Pain Labor During Active Phase of First Stage
2022 Feb 17 Jurnal Kebidanan Lestari CI, Amilia R, Rospia ED
Clinical Study Labour Pain Lemon LavenderLavender aromatherapy is more effective in reducing pain intensity during active Phase I labor than lemon aromatherapy.
The Effectiveness of Neroli Essential Oil in Relieving Anxiety and Perceived Pain in Women during Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial
2022 Feb 14 Healthcare Scandurra C, Mezzalira S, Cutillo S, Zapparella R, Statti G, Maldonato NM, et al.
Ultimately, neroli oil aromatherapy during labor can be used as an alternative tool to relieve anxiety and perceived pain in women during all stages of labor.
Randomised Controlled Trial Neroli Labour Pain Anxiety Neroli Essential OilEffect of Chamomile Oil on Cesarean Section Pain in Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
2021 Nov Current Reviews in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology Zardosht R, Basiri A, Sahebkar A, Emami SA
Randomised Controlled Trial Labour Pain Chamomile Cesarean SectionInhalation of chamomile oil significantly reduces pain after cesarean section in first-time mothers, decreasing the need for analgesics.
Effect of Aromatherapy with Lavender on Labor Pain: A Literature Review
2021 Sep 30 Disease and Diagnosis Hatami Rad R
Review Article Labour Pain LavenderLavender aromatherapy, whether administered through massage or inhalation, appears effective in reducing active phase labor pain.
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Inhalation and massage therapy with lavender essential oil significantly mitigates perceived labour pain in women.
2022 Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing Determining the effect of inhalation and lavender essential oil massage therapy on the severity of perceived labor pain in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial Karatopuk S, Yarıcı F
Randomised Controlled Trial Lavender
The study was implemented using a random controlled trial on pregnant women divided into three groups – a control group, a group for lavender essence inhalation and a third group for lavender essence massage. After being divided into their respective groups, the first stage of labour was divided into three phases – early, active and transition – during which the interventions were applied. In the massage group, sacral compression and lower back massage were given, incorporating 2 drops of lavender oil in each labour phase. For the inhalation group, 2 drops of lavender oil were dripped onto the palms of the participants, who were then asked to inhale it for 3 minutes. Individual information was gathered through formats like the Personal Information Form, Visual Analogue Scale and Postpartum Assessment of Women Survey.
The results showed that women who underwent inhalation and massage therapies with lavender essential oil experienced less severe labour pain as compared to the control group. It was also discovered that the lavender oil inhalation was notably beneficial during the latent phase of labour whilst massage therapy demonstrated greater effectiveness during the active and transition periods. Therefore, incorporating lavender oil via massage therapy and inhalation methods during labour and delivery is highly recommended as a supplementary method to manage labour pain.
Lavender aromatherapy is more effective in reducing pain intensity during active Phase I labor than lemon aromatherapy.
2022 Jurnal Kebidanan Comparison of The Effectiveness of Lavender and Lemon Aromatherapy Toward Reducing Pain Labor During Active Phase of First Stage Lestari CI, Amilia R, Rospia ED
Clinical Study Lavender Lemon
The methodology employed for this study was a quasi-experimental format utilizing a non-equivalent control group pretest and posttest design. The research was conducted in the City of Mataram with a total of 30 mothers, 15 of whom were given lavender aromatherapy and the remaining 15 given lemon aromatherapy. All participants were selected using a total sampling technique.
The results showed a marked decrease in pain intensity for those mothers who were given lavender aromatherapy compared to those who received lemon aromatherapy, during the active phase I of labor. Despite both groups displaying a significant decline in discomfort according to the posttest data, the average decrease was more pronounced for the group that used lavender aromatherapy. This evidence advocates for the further exploration of lavender's potential uses in childbirth pain relief management.
Inhalation of chamomile oil significantly reduces pain after cesarean section in first-time mothers, decreasing the need for analgesics.
2021 Current Reviews in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology Effect of Chamomile Oil on Cesarean Section Pain in Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial Zardosht R, Basiri A, Sahebkar A, Emami SA
Randomised Controlled Trial Cesarean Section Chamomile
The study was a randomized, double-blind clinical trial involving 128 first-time pregnant women who elected to have a cesarean section. Participants were either given one drop of 5% chamomile oil, or a placebo drop, which they inhaled for 15-20 minutes from a distance of 5 cm from their noses, concurrently at 4, 8, and 12 hours after surgery. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) both half an hour before and after the inhalation.
The results revealed that there was no significant statistical difference between the chamomile and placebo group regarding baseline pain prior to the intervention. However, after the administration of the chamomile oil or placebo, a significant difference in pain was observed at 4, 8, and 12 hours after the intervention. Chamomile oil inhalation was found to dramatically reduce the intensity of pain compared to the post-intervention pain experienced by the placebo group. The use of chamomile oil as a form of aromatherapy after the cesarean section was noted to not only reduce pain in first-time mothers, but also lessen their need for analgesics.
Lavender aromatherapy, whether administered through massage or inhalation, appears effective in reducing active phase labor pain.
2021 Disease and Diagnosis Effect of Aromatherapy with Lavender on Labor Pain: A Literature Review Hatami Rad R
Review Article Lavender
The researchers conducted their study by performing a detailed search using a number of specific keywords such as lavender, childbirth, labor, pregnancy, labor pain, aromatherapy, and delivery across multiple databases. These databases included MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Using these keywords they extracted relevant data from the seven most reliable studies they found, two of which originated in Egypt and Indonesia, and remaining five in Iran. The chosen studies depicted a range of qualities, with some using massage aromatherapy, and others applying inhalation as their method of practice.
In analyzing these studies, it was found that all of them indicated that lavender aromatherapy, regardless of whether it was applied via massage or inhalation, had the potential to lessen the pain felt during the active phase of labor. The studies provided basis for insightful consideration of the application of lavender aromatherapy as a viable method for managing labor pain.
Aromatherapy with lavender demonstrated effectiveness in reducing labor pain during childbirth.
2018 Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Cancer Research An Update on the Effect of Massage and Inhalation Aromatherapy with Lavender on Labor Pain Relief: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Mirzaiinajmabadi K, Makvandi S, Mirteimoori M, Sadeghi R, , , et al.
Systematic Review Lavender
In the methodology for this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers independently conducted searches across international databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus. The search utilized specific symbols and terms to locate relevant randomized clinical trials. Data was then statistically analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-analysis (CMA) software.
In the discussion of results, a total of 244 primary studies were initially found, and ultimately 5 studies, which included 541 participants, were analyzed in the review. It was found that aromatherapy with lavender reduced labor pain in the active phase of childbirth. Overall, the clinical trials were of moderate quality and combinatory. Importantly, the use of lavender in aromatherapy led to a notable difference in labor pain between the aromatherapy groups and control groups. This finding suggests the potential of lavender aromatherapy as a useful tool for pain relief during labor.
Review Articles
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Effect of Aromatherapy with Lavender on Labor Pain: A Literature Review
2021 Sep 30 Disease and Diagnosis Hatami Rad R
Review Article Labour Pain LavenderLavender aromatherapy, whether administered through massage or inhalation, appears effective in reducing active phase labor pain.
An Update on the Effect of Massage and Inhalation Aromatherapy with Lavender on Labor Pain Relief: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
2018 Feb 01 Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Cancer Research Mirzaiinajmabadi K, Makvandi S, Mirteimoori M, Sadeghi R, , , et al.
Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Labour Pain LavenderAromatherapy with lavender demonstrated effectiveness in reducing labor pain during childbirth.
Acupuncture for pain relief in labour: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2010 Jun 8 BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology S-H Cho, H Lee, E Ernst
Systematic Review Meta-AnalysisAcupuncture ineffective for labour pain relief:
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Determining the effect of inhalation and lavender essential oil massage therapy on the severity of perceived labor pain in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
2022 Aug Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing Karatopuk S, Yarıcı F
Randomised Controlled Trial Lavender Labour PainInhalation and massage therapy with lavender essential oil significantly mitigates perceived labour pain in women.
The Effectiveness of Neroli Essential Oil in Relieving Anxiety and Perceived Pain in Women during Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial
2022 Feb 14 Healthcare Scandurra C, Mezzalira S, Cutillo S, Zapparella R, Statti G, Maldonato NM, et al.
Ultimately, neroli oil aromatherapy during labor can be used as an alternative tool to relieve anxiety and perceived pain in women during all stages of labor.
Randomised Controlled Trial Neroli Labour Pain Anxiety Neroli Essential OilEffect of Chamomile Oil on Cesarean Section Pain in Primiparous Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
2021 Nov Current Reviews in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology Zardosht R, Basiri A, Sahebkar A, Emami SA
Randomised Controlled Trial Labour Pain Chamomile Cesarean SectionInhalation of chamomile oil significantly reduces pain after cesarean section in first-time mothers, decreasing the need for analgesics.
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Randomised Controlled Trial
Inhalation and massage therapy with lavender essential oil significantly mitigates perceived labour pain in women.
Karatopuk S, Yarıcı F
Clinical Study
Lavender aromatherapy is more effective in reducing pain intensity during active Phase I labor than lemon aromatherapy.
Lestari CI, Amilia R, Rospia ED
Randomised Controlled Trial
Inhalation of chamomile oil significantly reduces pain after cesarean section in first-time mothers, decreasing the need for analgesics.
Zardosht R, Basiri A, Sahebkar A, Emami SA
Review Article
Lavender aromatherapy, whether administered through massage or inhalation, appears effective in reducing active phase labor pain.
Hatami Rad R
Systematic Review
Aromatherapy with lavender demonstrated effectiveness in reducing labor pain during childbirth.
Mirzaiinajmabadi K, Makvandi S, Mirteimoori M, Sadeghi R, , , ,
Systematic Review
Acupuncture ineffective for labour pain relief:
S-H Cho, H Lee, E Ernst
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A Randomised Controlled Trial published in 2022 in the journal Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing found that Inhalation and massage therapy with lavender essential oil significantly mitigates perceived labour pain in women. The study was implemented using a random controlled trial on pregnant women divided into three groups – a control group, a group for lavender essence inhalation and a third group for lavender essence massage. After being divided into their respective groups, the first stage of labour was divided into three phases – early, active and transition – during which the interventions were applied. In the massage group, sacral compression and lower back massage were given, incorporating 2 drops of lavender oil in each labour phase. For the inhalation group, 2 drops of lavender oil were dripped onto the palms of the participants, who were then asked to inhale it for 3 minutes. Individual information was gathered through formats like the Personal Information Form, Visual Analogue Scale and Postpartum Assessment of Women Survey. The results showed that women who underwent inhalation and massage therapies with lavender essential oil experienced less severe labour pain as compared to the control group. It was also discovered that the lavender oil inhalation was notably beneficial during the latent phase of labour whilst massage therapy demonstrated greater effectiveness during the active and transition periods. Therefore, incorporating lavender oil via massage therapy and inhalation methods during labour and delivery is highly recommended as a supplementary method to manage labour pain.
A Clinical Study published in 2022 in the journal Jurnal Kebidanan found that Lavender aromatherapy is more effective in reducing pain intensity during active Phase I labor than lemon aromatherapy. The methodology employed for this study was a quasi-experimental format utilizing a non-equivalent control group pretest and posttest design. The research was conducted in the City of Mataram with a total of 30 mothers, 15 of whom were given lavender aromatherapy and the remaining 15 given lemon aromatherapy. All participants were selected using a total sampling technique. The results showed a marked decrease in pain intensity for those mothers who were given lavender aromatherapy compared to those who received lemon aromatherapy, during the active phase I of labor. Despite both groups displaying a significant decline in discomfort according to the posttest data, the average decrease was more pronounced for the group that used lavender aromatherapy. This evidence advocates for the further exploration of lavender's potential uses in childbirth pain relief management.
A Randomised Controlled Trial published in 2021 in the journal Current Reviews in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology found that Inhalation of chamomile oil significantly reduces pain after cesarean section in first-time mothers, decreasing the need for analgesics. The study was a randomized, double-blind clinical trial involving 128 first-time pregnant women who elected to have a cesarean section. Participants were either given one drop of 5% chamomile oil, or a placebo drop, which they inhaled for 15-20 minutes from a distance of 5 cm from their noses, concurrently at 4, 8, and 12 hours after surgery. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) both half an hour before and after the inhalation. The results revealed that there was no significant statistical difference between the chamomile and placebo group regarding baseline pain prior to the intervention. However, after the administration of the chamomile oil or placebo, a significant difference in pain was observed at 4, 8, and 12 hours after the intervention. Chamomile oil inhalation was found to dramatically reduce the intensity of pain compared to the post-intervention pain experienced by the placebo group. The use of chamomile oil as a form of aromatherapy after the cesarean section was noted to not only reduce pain in first-time mothers, but also lessen their need for analgesics.
A Review Article published in 2021 in the journal Disease and Diagnosis found that Lavender aromatherapy, whether administered through massage or inhalation, appears effective in reducing active phase labor pain. The researchers conducted their study by performing a detailed search using a number of specific keywords such as lavender, childbirth, labor, pregnancy, labor pain, aromatherapy, and delivery across multiple databases. These databases included MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Using these keywords they extracted relevant data from the seven most reliable studies they found, two of which originated in Egypt and Indonesia, and remaining five in Iran. The chosen studies depicted a range of qualities, with some using massage aromatherapy, and others applying inhalation as their method of practice. In analyzing these studies, it was found that all of them indicated that lavender aromatherapy, regardless of whether it was applied via massage or inhalation, had the potential to lessen the pain felt during the active phase of labor. The studies provided basis for insightful consideration of the application of lavender aromatherapy as a viable method for managing labor pain.
A Systematic Review published in 2018 in the journal Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Cancer Research found that Aromatherapy with lavender demonstrated effectiveness in reducing labor pain during childbirth. In the methodology for this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers independently conducted searches across international databases such as MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus. The search utilized specific symbols and terms to locate relevant randomized clinical trials. Data was then statistically analyzed using Comprehensive Meta-analysis (CMA) software. In the discussion of results, a total of 244 primary studies were initially found, and ultimately 5 studies, which included 541 participants, were analyzed in the review. It was found that aromatherapy with lavender reduced labor pain in the active phase of childbirth. Overall, the clinical trials were of moderate quality and combinatory. Importantly, the use of lavender in aromatherapy led to a notable difference in labor pain between the aromatherapy groups and control groups. This finding suggests the potential of lavender aromatherapy as a useful tool for pain relief during labor.
A Systematic Review published in 2010 in the journal BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology found that Acupuncture ineffective for labour pain relief: A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed acupuncture's efficacy in relieving labor pain. Ten randomized controlled trials involving 2038 women were analyzed. Acupuncture showed no significant superiority over minimal acupuncture at 1 and 2 hours post-treatment. Electroacupuncture demonstrated temporary pain reduction at 15 and 30 minutes compared to placebo, but effects weren't sustained. When compared to no intervention, acupuncture provided only an 11% reduction in pain for the initial 30 minutes. However, in trials against conventional analgesia, acupuncture led to reduced meperidine and other analgesic use. Overall, evidence doesn't strongly support acupuncture for labor pain, urging further research.
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