Effects of Rosa Damascena and Frankincense Essential Oils in Labor

Effects of Rosa Damascena and Frankincense Essential Oils in Labor

This randomized controlled study aims to compare effects of different essential oils in labor pain, anxiety and childbirth comfort. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Is it effective using rosa damascena oil during labor? Is it effective using frankincense oil during labor? Which essential oil is more effective during labor Researchers will compare aromatherapy oils groups to see labor pain, anxiety and childbirth comfort levels of pregnant women.

During childbirth; pain, anxiety, and comfort level of women have a critical importance for a positive childbirth experience. So this study aims to compare the effects of different essential oils on labor pain, anxiety and labor comfort. In some studies, rosa damascena was found effective for labor pain. However, there are limited studies about comfort level and anxiety level of women during labor. So we aimed to investigate whether rosa damascena oil was effective for labor comfort and anxiety level or not. Samely it will be investigated frankincense oil was effective for labor comfort and anxiety level or not. Also which essential oil was more effective during labor will be analyzed.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Pregnant women who are at latent phase of labor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Complicated pregnancy (preeclampsia, hypertension, diabetes etc.)
• Women who will have planned cesarean section
• Asthma or any other respiratory disease
• Allergies to Rosa Damascena or Frankincense oil