Hugs and prayers may soothe childbirth pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07299136

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether hugging and praying during labor can help reduce pain, anxiety, and feelings 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 these simple, non-medical supports could make childbirth less stressful.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ağri İbrahim Çeçen Universty

    Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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