Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training During Pregnancy: Effects on Mental State, Delivery and Labour Pain - a Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Progressive muscle relaxation is a widely used technique for relaxation, but studies are rare about efficacy on pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. Aim of our study was to determine whether progressive muscle relaxation affects anxiety and depression levels of pregnant women, pregnancy outcomes, labour pain and analgesic requirements.

Materials and methods

156 pregnant women were enrolled in a prospective non-randomized controlled cohort study. The control group received standard antenatal care and classes only, while the intervention group additionally received progressive muscle relaxation training once a week for six weeks. Anxiety, depression and current strain were measured in a pretest-posttest experimental design using self-report scales at baseline (1

SUBMITTER: Weschenfelder F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11469936 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature