Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the intervention group received a warm shower once cervical dilation reached 5 cm. Based on their preference, participants either stood or sat during the 30-minute shower. After random assignment, the participants in the intervention group completed the "Informed Consent Form," "Personal Information Form," and the "Visual Analog Scale (VAS)" upon admission to the delivery room. During the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th stages of labor, the "Labor Monitoring Form" was used, and the VAS was repeated immediately after the intervention, and again at 30 and 60 minutes. Breastfeeding status was assessed using the LATCH scale within the first two hours after birth, and emotional responses to birth were evaluated using the Labor Affect Scale.

In the control group, routine hospital procedures were followed, including admission, history-taking, informed consent, recording of vital signs, and connecting the mother to the non-stress test (NST) monitor. No additional intervention was administered. After random assignment, control group participants also completed the "Informed Consent Form," "Personal Information Form," and "Visual Analog Scale" at admission. The "Labor and Postpartum Monitoring Form" was used during the 1st through 4th stages of labor, and the VAS was repeated at 30 and 60 minutes after entering the active phase. Within the first two hours postpartum, breastfeeding was evaluated using the LATCH scale, and emotional responses to birth were assessed using the Labor Affect Scale.

Pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate in the intervention group received a warm shower once cervical dilation reached 5 cm. Based on their preference, participants either stood or sat during the 30-minute shower.

The VAS is used to assess the pain felt. On the VAS, the patient marks the location of their pain on a ruler. This ruler is 10 cm long. One end of the ruler indicates no pain, and the other end indicates the most unbearable pain. The use of this scale must be explained very clearly to the pregnant woman. The pregnant woman is told that there are two endpoints on the ruler and that she should mark the point between these two endpoints that best represents the intensity of her pain. The distance between the "no pain" point and the point marked by the pregnant woman is measured in centimeters using the ruler and recorded. This determines the pregnant woman's pain level.

The LATCH scale is a tool used to assess mothers' breastfeeding behaviors and skills. Developed by Jensen et al. in 1994, it evaluates five key areas: L (Latch onto the breast), A (Audible swallowing), T (Type of nipple), C (Comfort of breast/nipple), and H (Hold/positioning). Each criterion is scored 0 to 2 points, with a total score ranging from 0 to 10. Higher scores reflect more effective breastfeeding, while lower scores indicate potential difficulties. The scale's reliability and validity for the Turkish population were confirmed by Koyun (2001) and Okumuş and Yenal (2003). Widely used by healthcare professionals, the LATCH scale helps identify breastfeeding challenges early and supports mothers through education and intervention, promoting better breastfeeding outcomes and bonding.

The Birth Emotion Scale (BES), developed by Hodnett in 1987, measures women's emotional experiences during childbirth. Gençalp validated and tested its reliability for the Turkish population in 1998. The scale contains 28 items scored on a 5-point Likert scale with options: "constantly," "frequently," "occasionally," "very rarely," and "never," coded from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate more positive emotions during birth, while lower scores reflect negative emotions. Total scores range from 40 to 140. The Turkish version showed high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.87. The BES is widely used in research and clinical settings to assess psychological responses to childbirth and guide supportive care.