Baby's heartbeat may soothe labor pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT06271889

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at whether playing the sound of the baby's heartbeat during labor can help reduce anxiety and pain for first-time mothers. 80 pregnant women in active labor participated. Researchers measured their pain and anxiety levels to see if the sound made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saglık Bilimleri Universitesi

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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