Brown, Sylvia T.Douglas, CarolFlood, LeeAnn Plaster2011-02-142011-05-172011-02-142011-05-172001Journal of Perinatal Education; 10:3 p. 1-8http://hdl.handle.net/10342/3221A wide variety of pain relief measures are available to women in labor. This retrospective, descriptive survey design study examined which nonpharmacologic pain-relief techniques laboring women use most often and the effectiveness of the chosen techniques. Of the 10 nonpharmacological strategies rated by the sample (N=46), breathing techniques, relaxation, acupressure, and massage were found to be the most effective. However, no specific technique or techniques were helpful for all participants. The results provide directions for childbirth educators in designing and implementing an effective childbirth education curriculum that assists women to have empowered birth experiences. Originally published Journal of Perinatal Education, Vol. 10, No. 3, Summer 2001en-USAuthor notified of opt-out rights by Cammie JenningsPain ManagementLabor painChildbirth educationArticlePMC1595076