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This study looked at whether giving high-risk pregnant women in the emergency department extra emotional support through positive affirmations could lower their stress and help them cope with uncertainty. 102 women took part, with half receiving routine care plus encouraging word…

This study looked at whether a pre-labor visit to the delivery room and having a support person during labor can help pregnant women feel more comfortable and adapt better to childbirth. 158 pregnant women took part, with some getting the extra support and others receiving standa…

This study looked at whether taking a warm shower during labor helps women feel less pain and anxiety, and more comfortable and satisfied with their birth experience. 94 pregnant women in active labor were randomly assigned to either shower or receive standard care. The researche…

This study looked at whether guided breathing exercises during labor can lower pain, anxiety, and stress for mothers, and improve their birth experience. 124 pregnant women were split into two groups: one did breathing exercises, the other got standard care. Researchers then comp…

This study tested whether a teaching method called 'teach-back' helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully and bond better with their babies. In the study, 102 new mothers either received standard breastfeeding education or education where they had to explain the infor…