Hugs and prayers may soothe birth pain, study finds
NCT ID NCT07299136
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether hugging and praying during labor can help reduce pain, anxiety, and the feeling 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 simple emotional support could improve the birth experience.
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Ağri İbrahim Çeçen Universty
Ağrı, Ağrı, 04100, Turkey (Türkiye)