European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Introduction: Pregnancy is a beautiful and natural state for every woman. There are nine transformative months of suspense. The labor pain is intense, but the memories of pain decreases over time. Labor is an emotional experience that encircles both psychological and physiological processes. The best method for delivering a healthy fetus is labour, which is characterized by regular frequent, painful uterine muscle contractions that increase in frequency and intensity.
Objectives: To assess the level of pain in primigravida mother’s and to assess the effect of sacral massage on sacral area for labour pain among primigravida mothers.
Methods: Descriptive approach was used. Study setting, Krishna Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Karad. 40 primigravida. Selected by convenient sampling technique. Tool used for study Socio-demographic variables and Visual Analogue Scale. Data collected after permission from the concerned authority. Informed content was obtained. Collected data was analyzed in the term of objectives for the study using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Maximum 77.5% of mothers were from 21-25 years, 35% were graduate and above. 60% were employed. 57.5% were having monthly income Rs.13,161/ to 26,354/. 35% were from Upper lower socioeconomic class. Maximum 92.5% were having severe pain, 7.5% were having moderate pain, no one with severe pain. Mean 8.22, median 8 and SD was 1.25. There was no statistically significant association seen except monthly income Chi-Square value 26.212 and p-Value=<0.0001.
Conclusion: Primigravida suffers with more of labour pain during 1^st stage of labour. Present study concluded that 92.5% mothers were having severe pain. Also they have inadequate knowledge of pain relief measures during labour.