Hugs and prayers may soothe birth pain, study finds
Symptom relief
Completed
This study looked at whether hugging and praying during labor can help reduce pain, anxiety, and the feeling of a traumatic birth. 164 pregnant women were offered these comforting actions as often as they wanted during contractions. The goal was to see if simple emotional support…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NURTEN ÖZÇALKAP • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC