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Effects of Massage and Shower on Birth Experience and Breastfeeding

NCT07151144 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-01-02

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Summary

Study Design This study is a quasi-experimental research designed to examine the effects of massage and warm shower-used as non-pharmacological methods during labor-on birth satisfaction, maternal comfort, and breastfeeding success.

tudy Population

The study was conducted in the delivery unit of a public hospital in Turkey in 2025. The sample consisted of women who were experiencing their first pregnancy and giving birth for the first time. Inclusion criteria were as follows:

Between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation,

Low-risk, singleton pregnancies,

Planned for vaginal delivery,

No significant obstetric complications during pregnancy,

Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study.

A total of 120 participants were randomly assigned into three groups:

Massage Group (n=430): Received massage during labor.

Shower Group (n=40): Took a warm shower during labor.

Control Group (n=40): Received routine standard hospital care without any additional intervention.

Data Collection Tools

Data were collected using the following instruments:

Personal Information Form

Birth Satisfaction Scale

Birth Comfort Scale

Breastfeeding Success Scale Intervention Massage Group: During the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm), participants received 15-minute sessions of light-pressure massage to the lower back, sacrum, and lumbar area at regular intervals.

Shower Group: During the same phase, participants were assisted to take a warm shower for approximately 20 minutes.

Control Group: Received routine intrapartum care with no additional non-pharmacological intervention

Conditions

  • Pregnancy
  • Delivery Care

Interventions

OTHER

Massage

During the active phase of labor (cervical dilation of 4-7 cm), participants received 15-minute sessions of light-pressure massage to the lower back, sacrum, and lumbar area at regular intervals.

OTHER

Shower

During the same phase, participants were assisted to take a warm shower for approximately 20 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sakarya University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-25
Primary Completion
2025-11-15
Completion
2025-12-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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