Analgesic effect of the Lamaze breathing method combined with spousal doula support on vaginal delivery in primiparas and its impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes

Objectives

This study aims to evaluate whether a Lamaze breathing program combined with spousal (partner) doula-style support provides superior analgesic benefit for primiparas undergoing vaginal birth. Material and methods: We recruited 116 primiparous women delivering at our hospital between February 2024 to April 2025. Using a random-number table, participants were assigned to a control group (standard analgesia management) or a study group (Lamaze breathing plus continuous spousal support). Outcomes included visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores at each labour stage, stage-specific and total labour duration, Labor Agentry Scale (LAS) and General Comfort Questionnaire (GCQ) scores, maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes, and satisfaction with analgesia.