ObjectiveTo explore the effects of ear point pressing on relieving pain in the first stage of labor in primipara.

MethodsForty-nine primiparas with vaginal delivery were randomly divided into the control group, E1 group, E2 group and E3 group using random number table method.The control group was nursed using routine care.The E1, E2 and E3 groups were nursed with ear point pressing intervention during latent period, active period and from latent period to active period, respectively.The pain and fear/anxiety among four groups before and after intervention were compared.

ResultsThe pain and fear/anxiety in E1 and E3 groups after latency intervention were significantly lower than those before intervention and control group(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).There was no statistical significance in the analgesic effects between E2 group and E3 group after active intervention, and that before intervention and control group(P>0.05).

ConclusionThe analgesic effects of ear point pressing during the latent period of vaginal delivery is obvious, and can reduce the maternal fear/anxiety, which is worthy of clinical promotion.