Fetal heartbeat sounds may soothe labor pain and fear
NCT ID NCT06271889
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether playing the sound of the fetal heartbeat for 3-5 minutes during active labor can lower anxiety and pain in first-time mothers. 80 pregnant women between 38-42 weeks participated. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug approach can improve the childbirth experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fetal heart sound via non-stress test device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, non-invasive technique could help midwives reduce anxiety and pain during labor without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 80 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be minimal or due to placebo.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saglık Bilimleri Universitesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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