Effectiveness of interventions applied to pregnant and postpartum women on postpartum comfort: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum comfort is a critical component of maternal health, influencing both physical and psychological recovery following childbirth. Non-pharmacological interventions offer potential benefits in enhancing postpartum comfort, yet their impact remains inconsistent across studies. This review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in improving postpartum comfort.

Methods

Relevant studies were systematically identified using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and quality was assessed through the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB2) tool. Data synthesis and meta-analytic calculations were conducted using Review Manager (RevMan) software. The intervention effect size was

SUBMITTER: Karaca FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829153 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature