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To evaluate the impact of hydrotherapy-assisted labor on maternal comfort and neonatal outcomes.

February 27, 2026

The Soothing Touch of Water: Maternal Comfort and Neonatal Outcomes in Hydrotherapy-Assisted Labor.

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To evaluate the impact of hydrotherapy-assisted labor on maternal comfort and neonatal outcomes.
Assessed the effects of hydrotherapy during labor
Monitored maternal pain levels and perineal trauma incidents
Evaluated neonatal health outcomes after delivery
Maternal pain levels significantly decreased during hydrotherapy
Perineal trauma was reduced in hydrotherapy-assisted labor
Neonatal outcomes improved without increasing risks

Abstract

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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Burak Elmas

Uğurcan Zorlu

Ankara University

Utku Başarir

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Ankara University

Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Acıbadem University

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