A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Musical Therapy and Breathing Exercises in Relieving Pain During First Stage of Labour among Primi Mothers Admitted in Labour Room in Selected Maternity Hospital, Hyderabad
Abstract: Motherhood is a profound experience, accompanied by both immense joy and physical challenges such as labour pain. Effective, non-pharmacological interventions are essential to manage pain and promote a positive childbirth experience. This study aimed to assess and compare the effectiveness of music therapy and breathing exercises in relieving labour pain among primi mothers during the first stage of labour. A quantitative, quasi-experimental design was adopted. Sixty primi mothers were selected using purposive sampling and assigned to either the music therapy or breathing exercise group. Pain intensity was measured before and after intervention using a structured pain assessment tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired t-tests and chi-square tests. Results showed a significant reduction in pain levels post-intervention in both groups (p
Keywords: Labour Pain, Music Therapy, Breathing Exercises, Primi Mothers, Non-pharmacological Interventions
How to Cite?: Y. Nathalina Deepika, "A Comparative Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Musical Therapy and Breathing Exercises in Relieving Pain During First Stage of Labour among Primi Mothers Admitted in Labour Room in Selected Maternity Hospital, Hyderabad", Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2426-2428, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25428200805, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25428200805