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Effects of Midwife-guided biırth Affirmation Cards on Labor Process and Experience ın Primigravidas

NCT07542392 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-19

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Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of midwife-guided birth affirmation cards on labor duration, pain level, fear of childbirth, perceived control, and perceived support in primigravidas. The study seeks to determine whether this non-pharmacological approach used during labor improves the childbirth experience. Accordingly, the research aims to answer the question: "Do midwife-guided birth affirmation cards affect labor duration and the childbirth experience, including pain, fear, perceived control, and perceived support, in primigravidas?"

Conditions

  • Duration of Labor
  • Labor Pain
  • Fear of Childbirth
  • Control (Internet Only)
  • Support

Interventions

OTHER

Midwife-Guided Birth Affirmation Cards

The intervention consists of the application of structured affirmation (positive statement) cards integrated into standard midwifery care during the active phase of labor. A standardized set of 24 culturally appropriate affirmation cards, developed based on literature and expert opinion, will be used. Each participant in the intervention group will be invited to select or be guided to use a subset of these cards (e.g., 4-6 cards) according to personal preference. During uterine contractions, participants will be encouraged to focus on the selected affirmation statements and repeat them silently or aloud in synchronization with breathing techniques. The midwife will support the process by presenting the cards in a visible area, reading them aloud when needed, and providing verbal encouragement. The intervention will be applied in short cycles (approximately 10-15 minutes) depending on the participant's tolerance and can be repeated throughout the active phase of labor.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • KTO Karatay University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-27
Primary Completion
2026-07-01
Completion
2026-08-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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