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The Effects of the Use of Virgin Mary Herb in Childbirth
Sponsor: Uskudar University
Summary
This is a study to see if the use of virgin mary herb during birth has an effect on fear, pain and duration during birth. Virgin mary herb is a dry plant and it is believed that when added to water during birth, it makes birth easier.
Official title: Effect of Virgin Mary Herb Used in Birth on Duration, Pain and Fear of Childbirth: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Days - 45 Days
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-05-31
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
primiparous pregnant woman following virgin mary
It is thought that the application of the motherwort during birth shortens the duration of labor and reduces pain and fear during birth. In the study, the pregnant women in the intervention group watched the opening of the motherwort in water during birth.
primiparous pregnant
Only midwifery care was applied to pregnant women in the control group.
Locations (1)
Uskudar University Faculty of Health Sciences
Istanbul, Umraniye, Turkey (Türkiye)