The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Music Intervention During Labor on Pain Perception, Birth Expectations, and Birth Satisfaction in Primiparous Women

Participants listened to 12 relaxing music tracks introduced during prenatal childbirth classes at 36 weeks of gestation. The tracks were shared via WhatsApp to encourage regular listening during pregnancy. During labor, participants were encouraged to listen to music whenever they wished. At cervical dilations of 4 cm, 6 cm, and 8 cm, participants listened to their preferred tracks from the playlist for 20 minutes. Pain intensity was measured before and after each session using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Participants were trained in Lamaze breathing techniques during prenatal childbirth classes. They practiced guided breathing exercises during labor at cervical dilation points of 4 cm, 6 cm, and 8 cm. Pain intensity was assessed before and after each session using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).