The efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for labor analgesia in the first stage of labor: a qualitative and quantitative analysis

Key Points

• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation effectively reduces pain during the first stage of labor, enhancing comfort for mothers.
• Safety assessments show minimal adverse effects from using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in this context.
• Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used to evaluate the impact of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on labor pain.
• Findings may enable broader use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for managing labor pain, highlighting its potential value.