Women Midwives and Midwifery
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): Women, Midwives and Midwifery journal

Narrative Review of the Effect of Endorphin Massage and Oxytocin Massage on Pain Intensity in Maternity Women

Rada Almina Selian (a:1:{s:5:"en_US"
s:18:"Andalas University"
})

Hardisman Hardisman (Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University)
Yulizawati Yulizawati (Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University)
Firdawati Firdawati (Departement of Public Health, Faculty Medicine, Andalas University, Padang)
Uliy Iffah (Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Feb 2024

Abstract

Background: Childbirth is the effort or process of expelling a full-term baby which is often accompanied by pain caused by contractions in the uterus. From the research results, it was found that 32% of 300 women who gave birth during the active phase experienced severe pain, 57% moderate pain, and 11% mild pain. Evidence shows that fear of vaginal childbirth and anxiety experienced by many women during their pregnancy. Therefore, it then led to their decision to choose other methods of birth such as Section Caesarea (SC). The effects of anxiety during labor could potentially result in excessive levels of catecholamines causing decreased blood flow to the uterus, decreased uterine contractions, decreased blood flow to the placenta, decreased oxygen available to the fetus, and can increase the length of labor. One of alternative methods of dealing with pain during the labor process is using non-pharmacological such as endorphin massage and oxytocin massage. Purpose: The aim of this literature study was to present information about the effect of endorphin massage and oxytocin massage on the intensity of pain among mothers giving birth. Methods: This research method was a literature review study. Journal searches were carried out by applying online database such as ScienceDirect, Google scholar, Pubmed, Scopus, Portal Garuda. Articles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Result: The study investigated the influence of endorphin and oxytocin massages on pain intensity in maternity mothers during childbirth, revealing a significant reduction in pain levels following the administration of these massages. Both endorphin and oxytocin massages were found to alleviate pain, induce relaxation, and promote feelings of comfort and calmness, thereby facilitating a smoother birth process. Conclusion: The influence of endorphin massage and oxytocin massage is useful in reducing pain in maternity mothers

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wmm

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Humanities Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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The Women Midwives and Midwifery journal provides a forum for the publication dissemination and discussion of advances in evidence controversies current research and current knowledge. It promotes continuing education through the publication of research findings systematic and other reviews, experts ...