The Relationship Between Oxytocin Massage and Labor Pain in Mother at Mrs. A Midwife’s Practice, Mande District, Cianjur Re-gency, Indonesia

Background: Childbirth is a natural physiological event. For many expectant mothers nearing delivery, labor pain is the primary source of anxiety. Pain perception can be assessed using pain intensity measurement tools like the Numeric Rating Scale. This instrument can be used to assess the pain that mothers endure to ease their discomfort during the active phase I, with one method being oxytocin massage. The objective is to assess the degree of discomfort the mother feels prior to and following the oxytocin massage. Methods: This study utilizes a quantitative methodology that adopts an analytical survey approach featuring a cross-sectional design. The entire study population consists of 25 individuals, which were selected through a total sampling technique. The data collection method utilized is a questionnaire in the form of a rating scale. The analysis conducted incorporates both univariate and bivariate examinations utilizing an Independent T-test. Results: The findings of the study indicated that the pain experienced by pregnant women during the first active phase changed. This was evidenced by a reduction in the number of respondents categorized as experiencing severe pain, which decreased from 17 individuals (68.0%) in the pre-test to 3 individuals (12.0%) in the post-test. Conclusion: Oxytocin massage influences the reduction of of maternal discomfort during the early stage of the active phase, showing a p value of 0.002, which is less than 0.05.