A Relationship between Pressing and Effection of Mitigating Pain on Range of the First-Stage Pain

Abstract

Mitigating first-stage pains, particularly pressing massage on the back of waistis important nursing to woman in childbed. Effective method of mitigation is almost unknown at present.
To observe the 9 spots selected in range of labor pains which may be affected with nervous control we have practiced the pressing spot method to the 15 objectives in the middle period (for the external os of 5-6cm) and in the later period (for the external os of 8-9cm) of the first stage withexamining effection of mitigating pain according to progress of delivery. It is obvious that the 7 spots are effective though there are some differences. Alsowehave observed relation to physique and anxious level of objectives. It becomes clear that height, weight, increased weight during pregnancy, length around bellyand baby's weight, and promotive drug, and anxiety are related to effection of mitigating pain by pressing spots.