Study Design This study is a quasi-experimental research designed to examine the effects of massage and warm shower-used as non-pharmacological methods during labor-on birth satisfaction, maternal comfort, and breastfeeding success. tudy Population The study was conducted in the delivery unit of a public hospital in Turkey in 2025. The sample consisted of women who were experiencing their first pregnancy and giving birth for the first time. Inclusion criteria were as follows: Between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation, Low-risk, singleton pregnancies, Planned for vaginal delivery, No significant obstetric complications during pregnancy, Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. A total of 120 participants were randomly assigned into three groups: Massage Group (n=430): Received massage during labor. Shower Group (n=40): Took a warm shower during labor. Control Group (n=40): Received routine standard hospital care without any additional intervention. Data Collection Tools Data were collected using the following instruments: Personal Information Form Birth Satisfaction Scale Birth Comfort Scale Breastfeeding Success Scale Intervention Massage Group: During the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm), participants received 15-minute sessions of light-pressure massage to the lower back, sacrum, and lumbar area at regular intervals. Shower Group: During the same phase, participants were assisted to take a warm shower for approximately 20 minutes. Control Group: Received routine intrapartum care with no additional non-pharmacological intervention
Age range
19 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Birth Satisfaction
Timeframe: up to 3 months
Maternal Comfort
Timeframe: up to 3 months
Breastfeeding Success:
Timeframe: Within the first 2 hours postpartum