Maternal and perinatal effects with the use of floral therapy in childbirth: randomized clinical trial

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the clinical, obstetric, maternal and perinatal effects of the use of flower essences in labor, against factors that enhance it. Method: Clinical trial, randomized, controlled, in 164 parturients divided into two groups, flower essences and placebo, respectively, evaluated before and after the intervention. Carried out in a vaginal delivery center, in the city of São Paulo, from May to October 2018. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Student’s t test, bilateral hypothesis, negative and positive observed critical t, Pearson’s chi-square, exact test. Fisher. Results: It was observed in the Experimental Group, moderate increase in systolic blood pressure (p=0.046), frequency (p=0.055) and intensity of contractions (p=0.031), as well as a reduction in time to birth (194 minutes), higher number of vaginal deliveries (p=0.038) and better pattern of fetal vitality. Conclusion: There was evidence of a positive action of the Floral Essence on the potentiating factors of labor, being effective in maternal clinical and obstetrical repercussions, as well as perinatal ones.