Following the information, the attendant will provide emotional and physical support to the pregnant woman (such as massage, supporting the pregnant woman while moving, giving the pregnant woman a warm shower), and all interventions made by the companion and their duration will be recorded by the researcher in the 'Birth Process Support Form'. When the cervical dilatation is 8 cm, the Birth Comfort Scale will be applied to the pregnant woman, and two hours after the birth, the Birth Satisfaction Scale and the Postpartum Comfort Scale will be applied. Information about the birth process will be recorded in the Birth Information Form. In addition, semi-structured questions in the 'Companion Interview Form' will be asked to the companions selected for qualitative interviews and voice recording will be recorded.

Women who are informed about the purpose and practices of the research and who agree to participate in the study voluntarily will not be deviated from routine practices in the hospital. Women who are followed and delivered by the same midwife will be included in the study to ensure that there is no difference between the groups in terms of episiotomy application and birth techniques. When the cervical dilatation is 8 cm, the Birth Comfort Scale will be applied to the pregnant woman, and two hours after the birth, the Birth Satisfaction Scale and the Postpartum Comfort Scale will be applied. Information about the birth process will be recorded in the Birth Information Form.

The companion will provide emotional and physical support to the pregnant woman (such as massage, supporting the pregnant woman while moving, taking a warm shower, etc.), and all interventions made by the companion and their duration will be recorded by the researcher in the 'Birth Process Support Form'. When the cervical dilatation is 8 cm, the Birth Comfort Scale will be applied to the pregnant woman, and two hours after the birth, the Birth Satisfaction Scale and the Postpartum Comfort Scale will be applied. Information about the birth process will be recorded in the Birth Information Form. In addition, semi-structured questions in the 'Companion Interview Form' will be asked to the companions selected for qualitative interviews and voice recording will be recorded.

The Birth Comfort Scale is a tool designed to evaluate the level of comfort experienced by women during labor and delivery. The scale measures the influence of physical, psychological, and environmental factors on comfort during childbirth. It allows women to assess aspects such as physical ease, pain management, a sense of security, and environmental support during labor. Typically, the scale follows a 5-point Likert format, with each item scored from 1 to 5 (1: Strongly disagree, 5: Strongly agree). The total comfort score can range from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 50.

The scale demonstrates high internal consistency as measured by Cronbach's Alpha, with values typically ranging between 0.80 and 0.90, indicating that it is a reliable tool for assessing birth comfort.

The Postpartum Comfort Scale is designed to assess the comfort levels of women during the postpartum period. The scale evaluates comfort in three key areas: physical, psychological, and socio-cultural. It measures factors such as physical discomforts, emotional state, social support, and environmental influences during the postnatal period. The scale is typically structured as a 5-point Likert scale, with each item scored from 1 to 5 (1: Strongly disagree, 5: Strongly agree). The total score indicates whether the woman's postpartum comfort is low or high.

The scale's Cronbach's Alpha is typically reported to be 0.85 or higher, indicating high reliability. This tool helps healthcare professionals better understand and address the needs of women during the postpartum period, leading to more effective interventions.