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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2026

Predictors of labour pain among primigravida mothers: A prospective observational study.

Lavanya Nandan, Jagdish Gohil

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Lavanya NandanFaculty of Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Parul University, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Jagdish GohilDepartment of Medical Sciences, Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Parul University, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

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backgroundLabor and delivery are intensely painful experiences for women. This phase is crucial for both mother and child, and complications during labor can heighten maternal morbidity and affect the overall childbirth experience. Labor pain is highly subjective, and its severity varies due to multiple physical and psychological factors. This study aimed to identify the predictors of labor pain among primigravida women during the active phase of labor. MATERIALS AND

methodsA prospective observational study was conducted from June to November 2022 at Community and Primary Health Centers (CHCs and PHCs) in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Primigravida women admitted in the active phase of labor were selected using purposive sampling. A total of 100 participants meeting the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and data on obstetrical profile, labor pain predictors, and coping strategies were collected via a structured interview questionnaire.

resultsLogistic regression analysis revealed that coping strategies significantly influenced pain management (

conclusionThe study emphasizes the importance of prenatal education and coping strategies, particularly breathing exercises, in reducing labor pain. Integrating these into antenatal care may enhance pain tolerance and maternal well-being during childbirth.

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Active phase of laborbreathing exercisescoping techniqueslabor painprenatal educationprimigravida

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