Effectiveness of Sacral Massage on Labor Pain and Satisfaction Among Antenatal Mothers in Active Phase of Labor

Neha Patyal; Santosh  Kumari; Divya  Verma; Harshita  Yadav; Jasbir  Kaur; Harpreet  Kaur

doi:10.55489/njcm.150420243670

Authors

Neha Patyal Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, MMU-Solan (H.P), India
Santosh Kumari Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, MMU-Solan (H.P), India
Divya Verma Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, MMU-Solan (H.P), India
Harshita Yadav Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, MMU-Solan (H.P), India
Jasbir Kaur Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, MMU-Solan (H.P), India
Harpreet Kaur Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Nursing, MMU-Solan (H.P), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.150420243670

Keywords:

Effectiveness, Sacral Massage, Antenatal Mother, Active Phase of Labor

Abstract

Background: Massage is a powerful old technique & non pharmacological pain control during 1^st stage. Satisfaction of mothers during birth is rather important in terms of women's health and positive family relations. Objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of Sacral Massage on labour pain and satisfaction among antenatal mothers.

Methodology: A quantitative research approach and true experimental research design was adopted; 60 antenatal mothers were selected by simple random sampling. Sacral massage was administered for 3 cycles each for 30 minutes at 5-10cm using superficial massage, deep friction & effleurage during active phase of labor and routine care was given to the control group. After intervention post test was conducted.

Results: Study showed before Sacral massage the computed ‘t’ value (-0.36) was found to be statistically non-significant at 0.05 level of significance and after Sacral massage it was (-24.7) was statistically significant at <0.01 level of significance, there were significant difference in mean post test score of labor pain in both groups. Majority (86.6%) mothers were moderately satisfied, followed (13.3%) were highly satisfied with Sacral massage.

Conclusion: Sacral massage was found effective to reduced pain and increase satisfaction.

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