MODERN TECHNOLOGIES FOR PAIN RELIEF DURING CHILDBIRTH: A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW
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Labor, epidural anesthesia, analgesia, water birth, TENS, acupuncture, psychoprophylaxis, Lamaze technique, obstetric technology, perinatal safety.Abstract
This scientific article provides an extensive analysis of modern technologies used to reduce labor pain and improve the physical and psychological well-being of women during childbirth. The paper discusses epidural anesthesia, nitrous oxide inhalation, water birth, TENS, acupuncture, acupressure, and psychoprophylactic preparation (Lamaze technique). Mechanisms of action, clinical effectiveness, safety considerations, advantages, disadvantages, and practical application of each technique are evaluated based on current scientific evidence. The article emphasizes the importance of individualized approaches to obstetric care.
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