Effectiveness of Foot Reflexology in Reduction of Labour Pain among Mothers in Labour Admitted at PSG Hospital, Coimbatore

Pregnancy and motherhood is a major milestone in the life of a female which changes her position in the family and society. But before a woman can savor the joy of holding her baby in her arms, she normally has to go through the tormenting pains of labour. Reflexology is a non-invasive and non-pharmacological method of pain relief. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas on the feet. Through application of pressure on these reflex zones it not only copes with pain but also relieves tension, improves circulation and helps to promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.

The study was conducted on 30 women in labour in the PSG hospital. The Intervention was given to the Experimental group and pain assessed using Numerical rating scale. The calculated t value is 7.54 which is greater than the table value (p<0.05) of 2.763. This shows that there is a significant reduction in the intensity of pain among the experimental Group.