The Effect of Sacral Massage on Labor

Nonpharmacologic pain control methods, which are increasingly becoming widespread in coping with the labour pain, are the methods that allow women to completely relax without using any medication and direct them to perceive the pain at the lowest level. This study was conducted to determine the effect of sacral massage, on labour pain and anxiety. This study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic between March and October 2016. Hypotheses of the Study 1. Massage applied to the sacral region decreases the perception of a woman's labour pain. 2. Massage applied to the sacral region decreases the woman's levels of concern and anxiety about labour. 3. Massage applied to the sacral region increases the woman's satisfaction with the labour