Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 1994
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial'To bathe or not to bathe' during the first stage of labor.
Does a warm tub bath relieve labor pain? How is it experienced by the parturient? ⋯ Bathing provided no objective pain relief. It had, however, a temporal pain stabilizing effect possibly mediated through the improved ability to relax in between contractions. No side effects were found. It gives great satisfaction to users. Bathing, in conjunction with other forms of analgesia, is recommended.