International Journal of Health Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): IJHS : International Journal of Health Sciences

Birth Techniques Ball On The Intensity Of Labor Pain In Mothers Giving Birth In The First Stage Of Active Phase

Dia Rejeki Utami (St. Fatimah Institute of Health and Business Mamuju, Indonesia)
Djunaedi Djunaedi (STIKes Salewangan Maros, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Apr 2026

Abstract

Labor pain is a physiological experience experienced by women during labor due to uterine contractions and cervical dilation. Labor pain management can be carried out pharmacologically or non-pharmacologically. One non-pharmacological method that can be used is the birth control technique. ball. Birth The birth ball is an exercise using a special ball that helps laboring mothers perform pelvic movements, increasing comfort and reducing pain intensity. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of this birth ball technique. The effect of ball on the intensity of labor pain in mothers in the first stage of labor during the active phase. The study used a quasi-experimental design with a pretest - posttest approach. without control group. A sample of 30 mothers giving birth was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Pain intensity was measured using a Numeric Rating Pain Scale (NRS). The results showed that the average pain score before the intervention was 7.3 ± 1.1 and after the intervention it became 5.1 ± 1.0 with a p value < 0.001. It was concluded that the birth control technique Ball is effective in reducing the intensity of labor pain in the first active phase.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJHS

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Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) is an international peer-reviewed journal published by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers throughout Indonesia. This Journal of Health Sciences is open access and aims to share and promote the quality of community services by applying science ...