The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of methods such as exercise and hot showers applied during the active phase of labour on labour pain, labour duration, mode of delivery, newborn health, and the labour experience. In addition, the safety of these methods in terms of maternal and infant health will also be observed. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do exercise and warm shower applications reduce labour pain? Do these methods shorten the duration of labour? Is there a relationship between exercise and warm shower applications and the mode of delivery (vaginal birth/caesarean section)? Do these practices affect the newborn's APGAR score? Do women who use these methods have a more positive birth experience? Participants: Women who have started labour, are between 38 and 42 weeks pregnant, are expecting a single baby, and are having their first birth. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: Exercise Warm shower Exercise + warm shower Pharmacological intervention (control group) What is expected of participants: Participate in exercise, warm shower, breathing exercises, and massage applications (depending on the group they are in) throughout the labour process Participate in monitoring and evaluations during clinical check-ups Complete postpartum questionnaires and scales related to the birth experience This clinical study is being conducted to scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods used during childbirth and to improve the birth experience.
Age range
18 Days – 45 Days
Sex
FEMALE
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Visual Comparison Scale (Vizual Analogue Scale -VAS)
Timeframe: VAS is used repeatedly during the 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, 8-9 cm and full dilation stages of labour, before and after massage, exercise and hot shower applications, and during intervention when necessary.
Birth Experience Scale (BES)
Timeframe: By assessing her overall satisfaction with the birth process, it measures how she felt about the birth process and her physical and emotional experiences. It was completed within 24 hours after birth.