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Effectiveness of patterned breathing techniques on maternal and newborn outcome among intranatal primi women at Government Doon Medical College and Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Background Aim and the objectives of the study were to assess the maternal and newborn outcome, effectiveness of patterned breathing technique on maternal and newborn outcome among intranatal primi women at Government Doon Medical College and Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Methods This was a quasi-experimental research study conducted at the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Government Doon Medical College and Hospital Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India from June 1st to June 30th, 2023. The study comprised 60 samples selected through purposive sampling technique, adhering to specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Microsoft office tools were employed for data processing and analysis. The analytical approach employed was descriptive and inferential in nature.

Results There was significant difference (p<0.001) between mean maternal and newborn outcome among experimental and control group after performing patterned breathing exercise.

Conclusions The patterned breathing technique is statistically significant. Thus, the investigator concluded that patterned breathing exercise helps in improving the maternal and newborn outcome among intranatal primi women.