Hydrotherapy-assisted labor improves neonatal outcomes and reduces maternal pain in selected cases, suggesting a safe management alternative.
Hydrotherapy-assisted labor provides significant maternal pain relief, reduced perineal trauma, and improved neonatal outcomes, with no increased risks. The association between systemic inflammatory markers and labor progression highlights the need for further research. Hydrotherapy should be considered a safe and effective alternative for labor management in properly selected cases.
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