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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Ağri İbrahim Çeçen Universty
Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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