Effectiveness of Scalp Acupressure upon Labour Pain and Coping among Primiparturient Women

Pregnancy is an intense time in the life of an expecting mother filled with physical and emotional changes. For many pregnant women, anticipated labour pain is a major concern during their pregnancy. Decisions they make about pain relief measures can have a profound effect on their experience and memories of labor, procedures, medications or restrictions that may become necessary for them or their baby's well-being after the birth. As the pain management by pharmacological method may affect the condition of the baby or the mother, non-pharmacological method which is safe for both was preferred by the researcher for pain relief.