A Study on How Pilates Ball and Sacral Massage Affect Labor Pain, Labor Time, and Satisfaction in First-Time Mothers Aged 18 to 35

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of Pilates ball exercises and manual sacral massage during labor on labor pain, labor duration, and childbirth satisfaction. The study is a randomized controlled trial that includes 105 pregnant women divided equally into three groups Pilates ball, sacral massage, and a control group with no intervention. The investigation is motivated by the need for low-cost, non-invasive methods to help manage labor pain and improve childbirth experience, especially methods that can be easily applied in maternity clinics. During the active phase of labor, women in the sacral massage group will receive effleurage and vibration techniques on the sacral region once every hour for up to 10 minutes. Those in the Pilates ball group will perform pelvic oscillation movements on a ball, such as hip rotations and gentle bouncing, once an hour during labor. The control group will receive standard care without additional interventions. The study will be conducted between December 2024 and May 2025 at two public hospitals. Participants will be assessed using various tools, including a Visual Analog Scale for pain intensity, Partograph to monitor labor duration, and a Labor Satisfaction Scale to measure maternal satisfaction. Data collection involves forms to record personal information, labor progress, and intervention details. Researchers will analyze the data to determine how these non-pharmacological methods affect labor outcomes. The study period includes labor monitoring and post-intervention satisfaction evaluation.

Effects of Pilates Ball and Sacral Massage Applications on Labor Pain, Labor Duration and Childbirth Satisfaction