MODERN APPROACHES TO NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL LABOR PAIN RELIEF

Abstract

The article summarizes current data on the effectiveness and mechanisms of action of non-pharmacological methods of labor pain relief in physiological obstetrics. Mobility, massage, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), acupuncture, acupressure, water immersion, and self-regulation methods are considered. Their ability to reduce pain intensity, decrease the need for pharmacological analgesia, and improve the childbirth experience is demonstrated. The neurophysiological mechanisms of action are highlighted. The role of these methods in supporting the physiological course of labor and the need for further research are emphasized.

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