Commentary on “Nonpharmacological Methods to Reduce Pain During Active Labor in a Real-life Setting” - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

Commentary on “Nonpharmacological Methods to Reduce Pain During Active Labor in a Real-life Setting” |

Dear Editor,

We have read with interest the article by Silva et al. The study concluded that in a real-life setting there was no difference in the intensity of labor pain between patients who used nonpharmacological methods during the active phase of labor and those who did not. We appreciate the efforts of the research team, as their study undoubtedly contributes to enhance knowledge about labor and childbirth care. We find it crucial to highlight the widespread use of non-pharmacological methods for pain control in the institution in which the study was conducted, a highly recommended practice that is not frequently available in Brazilian settings.

While we acknowledge the importance of their results, we would like to raise some concerns we believe are relevant for a more accurate understanding of their findings.

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