Effect of relaxation practices on labour pain and choice of epidural: An exploratory mixed-method study

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how relaxation practices affect women's experiences of labour pain and their decisions regarding epidural use.
• Mixed-method approach
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection
• Educating women on relaxation techniques
• Assessing pain levels and epidural choice
• Women who practiced relaxation techniques reported lower levels of labour pain.
• There was a significant decrease in the use of epidurals among participants who engaged in relaxation practices.