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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining water birth with five-element music therapy on labour pain management and maternal recovery.

March 28, 2026Open Access

Effects of five‐element music therapy plus water birth on labour pain relief and the labour process

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The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining water birth with five-element music therapy on labour pain management and maternal recovery.
Comparative analysis of water birth with music therapy (WB-FEMT) against traditional childbirth (TC)
Assessment of labour duration and pain levels
Evaluation of postpartum recovery and maternal psychological comfort
WB-FEMT showed improved labour duration compared to TC
Enhanced pain management reported with WB-FEMT
Significant increase in maternal psychological comfort with the combination therapy

Abstract

The study demonstrates that WB and WB-FEMT are superior to TC in labour duration, pain management and postpartum recovery. The WB-FEMT combination significantly enhanced maternal psychological comfort. Offering diverse childbirth options can better meet the physiological and psychological needs of mothers, ultimately promoting the health of both mothers and newborns.

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Lixin Huang

Xiao Chen

Wenjuan Shen

Jingzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital

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Ginekologia Polska

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Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management

Jingzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital

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Effects of five‐element music therapy plus water birth on labour pain relief and the labour process

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