Effects of non-pharmacological coping strategies for reducing labor pain: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Ching-Yi ChangMeei-Ling GauChi-Jung HuangBabangida S ChoriPublished in: PloS one (2022)
Non-pharmacological coping strategies can reduce labor pain while maintaining an effective and satisfactory delivery experience. This systematic review, by synthesizing the body of evidence, demonstrated that non-pharmacological coping strategies are effective in reducing labor pain. Furthermore, as demonstrated in the network meta-analysis, the Bonapace Method, modulating birth pain by involving the father, is the most effective non-pharmacological intervention for reducing labor pain.