Effleurage massage as a non-pharmacological intervention for labor pain management among primigravida mothers

Labor pain is one of the most intense physiological pains experienced by primigravida mothers. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the effectiveness of effleurage back massage in reducing labor pain among 180 primigravida women in selected hospitals of Bharuch, Gujarat. Hence, Participants were divided into experimental (n=90) and control (n=90) groups. The experimental group received effleurage massage during active labor, showing a significant reduction in pain scores compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Data shows that effleurage massage is a safe, cost-effective and evidence-based non-pharmacological intervention for labor pain management. Integration of effleurage massage into routine intrapartum care is recommended to improve maternal comfort.