Breathing Exercises During Labor and Maternal Outcomes

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of guided breathing exercises applied during labor on maternal stress, pain, anxiety, birth satisfaction, and labor outcomes. Pregnant women were randomly assigned to a breathing exercise group or a routine care group. Maternal psychological outcomes and labor-related clinical outcomes were compared between groups.

NCT Number	NCT07566026
Lead Sponsor	Nilgun Avci
Conditions	Labor Pain, Anxiety, Stress, Psychological
Enrollment	124 participants
Start Date	2021-02-01
Primary Completion	2021-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2021-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-04