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A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF SLOW-PACED BREATHING
EXERCISE ON PAIN PERCEPTION AND ANXIETY AMONG
PRIMIGRAVIDA IN FIRST STAGE LABOUR, AT SELECTED HOSPITALS,
BANGALORE


Mrs. Divya Deepa H P (Asst.Professor)
Page No. 7-12


Abstract

Childbirth is one of the most marvellous and memorable segment not only in the life of a woman but
also for the entire family. Labour is a complex process where the women experiences intolerable
pain and anxiety and this puts the women at risk for many complications. labour pain is usually
rated as a high score particularly among primipara because the women’s fear increases her anxiety
and muscular tension which increases the pain she feels.There are many choices for pain relief,
both pharmacological (drugs) and nonpharmacological(without drugs) to manage first stage
labour. Non-pharmacologic measures have been shown to promote a higher satisfaction with the
labour experience because of perceived control and empowerment.Among all these techniques
studies has shown that breathing techniques and relaxation is found to be effective without any sideeffects.
Keywords : Assess, slow-paced breathing exercise, pain perception, anxiety, primigravida, first
stage labour, labour room.


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