Mixed-Method Pilot Study: Effectiveness of HypnoBirthing in Labour Outcomes

Abstract

. Childbirth is commonly associated with pain. HypnoBirthing®Mongan method used during pregnancy and birthing offers women to be relaxed and fear-free. The study analyses the effectiveness of HypnoBirthing in labour outcomes using mixed methods. A quasi-experimental study conducted in a private hospital, Malaysia, involving 30 primigravidas followed by a qualitative interview among two samples within 48 hours after childbirth. The experimental group (HypnoBirthing) and control group (IM Pethidine) had 15 samples each. Pain assessed via Visual Analogue and Yazbek’s Labour Pain Score, together with the perineal outcome. Results showed a statistically significant difference in pain score (p=0.031) HypnoBirthing and control group (p=0.000). Perineal outcome revealed experimental group had less second-degree tear (n=3, 20%) compared to control group (n=10, 66.6%). The qualitative result reveals participants were in control of themselves throughout childbirth and enjoyed the process. Women utilizing HypnoBirthing had better pain management than those receiving IM Pethidine.