The effect of pregnancy massage on pregnant mother's anxiety before labor

Abstract

Non-pharmacological treatment that can be given to overcome antenatal anxiety is Pregnancy massage. Pregnancy massage is a modification of technique and body position for pregnant women given since pregnancy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Pregnancy massage on the anxiety of pregnant women. This study is a quantitative study with a Quasy Experiment research design with Pre-Posttest Design With Nonequivalent Control Groups. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Measurement of anxiety in pregnant women using the Pregnancy-Related Anxiety Questionnaire (PRAQ). The difference test was carried out before and after treatment using a nonparametric test. Pregnancy massage had a significant effect on anxiety in both groups. The results showed that pregnancy massage was effective in reducing anxiety in third-trimester pregnant women. Pregnancy massage is most effective interventions to reduce anxiety during pregnancy period. Non pharmacological interventions may be applied by  applied by nurses and midwives to reduce anxiety during pregnancy.