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THERAPIES
IN LABOR
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Alternative therapies are used instead of
conventional or mainstream therapies for
examples, the use of
acupuncture/acupressure rather than
analgesics to relieve pain.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
Complementary therapies are those used in
conjunction with conventional therapies for
example meditation used as an adjunct to
analgesics drugs.
ALTERNATIVE
APPROACHES
1. HYPNOSIS
The word hypnosis originates from the Greek Hypnos which
means sleep. Hypnosis is not sleep but a state of attentive and
focused concentration in which the patient can be relatively
unaware, yet not completely blind to their surroundings.
Hypnotic focus on diminishing the awareness of pain as well
as fear and anxiety.
2. BIOFEEDBACK
Biofeedback is a treatment that uses
monitoring instruments to provide
visual or acoustic feedback to patients
physiological information of which they
are normally unaware
3. YOGA
According to professionals
who use this technique for
delivery, yoga shortens the
duration of labor, decreases
pain and reduces the need for
analgesic medication.
4. SOPHROLOGY
The word sophrology derives from two Greek words, sos
harmony or serenity and phren conscience or spirit. This
technique derived from Indian yoga was introduced in Europe
during the 1960s.
Its purpose is to improve the control of body and spirit through
three degrees of dynamic relaxation: concentration,
contemplation and meditation.
6. MUSIC THERAPY
7. ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is well known Chinese practice. In this
one uses needles inserted at specific points to relieve
pain this therapy is found beneficial and relaxing
during pregnancy.
It is used to relieve pain and also to reduce morning
sickness.
8. ACUPRESSURE SYSTEMS
Acupressure is a descendant of
Chinese manipulative therapy in which
points are stimulated by pressure,
using hands, fingers and thumbs .
9. HOMEOPATHY
There are homeopathic drugs that may help to lessen
the pain of natural child birth. These are pills with no side
effects to be said that have to be taken at regular intervals
throught out the labour.
Though homeopathy is not recognized as a way of curing
an ailment or pain quickly, it can start from the later
months of pregnancy, with the aim of reducing the
eventual labour pain. These drugs only be taken by
recognized homeopathy practitioner and obstetrician.
10.THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
11.MASSAGE THERAPY
Touch and manipulation with the hands has been
used in the practice of medicine since its
inception. The value of touch and massage and its
positive effect is well documented.
Massage therapy can incorporate in nursing
practice throughout labour to promote relaxation
and stress reduction.
14.HYDROTHERAPY
15.BIRTH BALL
16.AROMATHERAPY
17.BREATHING
18.POSITION
Different positions during labour have
different ways of helping to relax and be
more comfortable.
To avoid pain many nurses and doctors
suggest mothers adopt
semi-reclining position or
lie on their side.
A walk, squatting
position or fetal position
can help case pain. What
ever position in which
woman find comfortable
can be good for her.
19.HEAT THEORY
Sometimes a simple heating
pad may work wonders to
relieve the pain felt while
giving birth.
Pads are available in different
size and shapes suitable for
almost all women and are easy
20. REFLEXOLOGY
Another ancient practice is which
21.DISTRACTION
In this a woman in pain
can take her mind off of the
contractions and labour by
reading a book, listening to
music, walking, talking to a
friend or watching TV. These
activities are simple to do
and provide distraction from
pain.
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