Breathe through the pain: student midwives test simple technique for easier labor
NCT ID NCT07357246
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether breathing exercises guided by student midwives during labor could help reduce pain and make the birth experience more satisfying. 90 women in active labor were randomly assigned to either receive guided breathing exercises or standard care. Researchers measured pain levels and birth satisfaction to see if this simple, drug-free approach made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- guided breathing exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple technique could offer a drug-free way to ease labor pain and improve the birth experience.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial. Results may not apply to all women or settings, and breathing exercises may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antalya
Antalya, 07190, Turkey (Türkiye)
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