Hypnotherapy for Labor and Birth

Beebe, Kathleen R.

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“…This is due to the reduced consumption of analgesics and their associated side effects when non-pharmacologic techniques are used to complement pharmacologic interventions. Moreover, several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of non-pharmacological methods in reducing labour pain [28,32,38]. Exposure to and utilisation of diverse types of non-pharmacological methods could contribute to reducing the perception that these methods do not really relieve pain and this could be achieved through frequent training sessions on these lesser known methods.…”

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Nurses and midwives’ experiences of using non-pharmacological interventions for labour pain management: a qualitative study in Ghana

Boateng

Kumi

Diji

2019

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background: Non-pharmacological interventions hold promise in reducing labour pain, with minimal or no harm to the mother, foetus and the progress of labour and are simple and cost-effective. Yet their use has not been adequately explored in clinical settings, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: This was a descriptive phenomenological study. Fifteen (15) nurses and midwives working in labour wards of two hospitals in Ghana were interviewed. Data analysis was guided by the principles of coding by Bailey and the constant comparative approach to generate themes. Ethics approval was obtained from the 37 Military Teaching Hospital Institutional Review Board in Ghana. Results: Three major themes were identified that described the experiences of nurses and midwives regarding their use of non-pharmacological interventions in managing labour pain. These were familiarity with nonpharmacological interventions, perceived benefits of non-pharmacological interventions, and barriers to the use of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of labour pain. Conclusions: While some non-pharmacological pain management interventions were known and used by the nurses and midwives, they were not familiar with a good number of these interventions. Nurses and midwives perceived these interventions to be beneficial yet a number of barriers prevented easy utilisation.

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Nurses and midwives’ experiences of using non-pharmacological interventions for labour pain management: a qualitative study in Ghana

Boateng

Kumi

Diji

2019

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…These interventions may occur during different periods from the conceiving process to childbirth, and in some cases, in the postnatal period (James, 2009). In the prenatal period, hypnosis focuses on preparing women for the forthcoming birth, by reframing the representation of labor from a painful and difficult experience to a nonthreatening one, whilst giving them the possibility to use this technique during labor (Beebe, 2014). Hypnosis assists women in the bonding process, as it enhances their body awareness and link to their babies, while empowering them with confidence in their capacity to go through birth (Mongan, 2016).…”

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Hypnosis-based interventions during pregnancy and childbirth and their impact on women's childbirth experience: A systematic review

Catsaros

Wendland

2020

Midwifery

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“…The most common nonpharmacological methods used during labor include massage, acupuncture, shower, and hypnosis. [6][7][8][9][10] Among its effects, photobiomodulation can relieve pain, so perhaps this effect could be observed during labor and become a nonpharmacological and easy-to-use option in obstetric centers. In a review published in 2011, Kim and Calderhead observed that the main purpose of phototherapy is to control pain, which can be virtually of various etiologies.…”

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The Effect of Photobiomodulation on Analgesia During Childbirth: A Controlled and Randomized Clinical Trial

Traverzim

Sobral

Fernandes

et al. 2021

Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery

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Background: Pain during labor can be a barrier when choosing vaginal delivery. In an attempt to relief pain during labor, several pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods are proposed. Objective: To assess the effect of light-emitting diode (LED) photobiomodulation on analgesia during labor. Methods: A clinical trial was conducted with 29 women who were divided into two groups: G1 (experimental group-LED) and G2 (control group-hot shower). In the experimental group, an LED plate with red and infrared merged [red 660 -20 nm, 5 mW/cm 2 , 3 J per LED (108 J) and infrared 850 -20 nm, 5 mW/cm 2 , 3 J per LED (108 J), total energy = 216 J] was placed on the subjects' dorsal region, at the level of T10 to S4, for 10 min, with the plate automatically turning off. Hot shower at controlled temperature was offered for 30 min. To verify the effect of LED on analgesia during labor, the following variables were assessed: (1) perception of pain, (2) fetal well-being assessed by cardiotocography or intermittent auscultation of fetal heart rate, (3) Apgar score at minutes 1 and 5 after birth, and (4) labor duration. Results: There was a statistically significant difference ( p < 0.05) in pain reduction evidenced by a millimetric visual scale, before and after application on G1-LED (7.92 -1.78). Regarding the other variables, there was no statistical difference between the groups when comparing fetal well-being, Apgar score and labor duration. Conclusions: It is concluded that LED can be considered an alternative, since it caused pain reduction without changing other parameters during labor, compared with hot shower, a method included in hospital protocols, proving to be safe. Clinical Trial Registration number: NCT 03496857.

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Hypnotherapy for Labor and Birth

Cited by 12 publications

References 34 publications

Nurses and midwives’ experiences of using non-pharmacological interventions for labour pain management: a qualitative study in Ghana

Nurses and midwives’ experiences of using non-pharmacological interventions for labour pain management: a qualitative study in Ghana

Hypnosis-based interventions during pregnancy and childbirth and their impact on women's childbirth experience: A systematic review

The Effect of Photobiomodulation on Analgesia During Childbirth: A Controlled and Randomized Clinical Trial

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