Relax your way through labor? study tests simple exercise program

NCT ID NCT07090902

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a childbirth preparation program that includes progressive muscle relaxation exercises could help pregnant women with labor pain, their preferred delivery method, and breastfeeding comfort. Forty pregnant women participated, with one group receiving the relaxation program and the other standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could make childbirth easier and more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Progressive Relaxation-Based Childbirth Preparation Program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help pregnant women manage labor pain and feel more comfortable breastfeeding.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The relaxation program may not significantly change birth preferences or pain levels.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREASTFEEDING LABOR PAIN PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Samsun, Karabük Province, 78500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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