Effect of Foot Massages on Postpartum Comfort and Pain Level of Mothers After Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Trial

Holist Nurs Pract. 2021 May-Jun;35(3):140-149. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000441.

Abstract

This study conducted on 66 mothers aimed to investigate the effect of foot massages postpartum using an introductory information form, the Postpartum Comfort Scale, the visual analog scale, and a drug follow-up card. It was concluded that foot massages positively improved comfort, reduced pain levels, and reduced unnecessary medications.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Labor, Obstetric / psychology*
  • Massage / methods
  • Massage / psychology
  • Massage / standards*
  • Mothers / psychology
  • Pain Management / methods
  • Pain Management / psychology
  • Pain Management / standards*
  • Pain Measurement / methods
  • Pain Measurement / statistics & numerical data
  • Postpartum Period*
  • Pregnancy