Touch therapy may ease childbirth fears for new parents

NCT ID NCT07263750

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looks at whether haptonomy—a gentle touch technique—can help first-time mothers and their partners feel more bonded to their baby before birth and less scared of labor. About 144 couples will be randomly assigned to receive haptonomy sessions or standard care. Researchers will measure attachment and fear levels using questionnaires.

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Locations

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University

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    Merkez, Sivas, 58000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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