title: A randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of applying a simple protocol of boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds on pain intensity and duration of labor stages.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study aimed to test the effects of boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds on pain intensity and duration of labor stages.
  
  
  METHODS
  A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 153 eligible participants who had regular uterine contractions. Participants were allocated to either intervention or control group receiving boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds or routine care, respectively. Preparation of Anethum Graveolens boiled solution was as follows: 10g (two tablespoons) of seed in 100cc water boiled for 10min. After filtration, this solution used by intervention group only once after starting active phase (3-4cm of cervix dilatation). Participants were followed up to the delivery time. Data were analyzed using T, and Chi square tests.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Findings showed that the length of the all stages of labor were significantly lower in intervention compared to control group in except for second stage in primiparous. The second stage of labor in primiparous participants in intervention group was shorter than control group, although the difference is not significant. Moreover, intervention group had a significantly better dilatation and effacement scores after 1, 2, 3 and 4h following the intervention compared to control group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results supported the boiled Anethum Graveolens seeds as an effective way to progress of the labor.
authors.affiliation: Medicinal plant Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj Iran. Electronic address: sf.hekmatzadeh@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Seyedeh Fatemeh
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Hekmatzadeh
authors.affiliation: Fertility & infertility research center, Hormozgan University of medical sciences, Bandarabbas, Iran. Electronic address: f.bazarganipour@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Fatemeh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bazarganipour
authors.affiliation: Department of Statistics and Epidemiology, Yasuj Medical University, Yasuj, Iran. Electronic address: malekjmd@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Jonmohamad
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Malekzadeh
authors.affiliation: Department of Midwifery, Yasuj Medical University, Yasuj, Iran. Electronic address: Godarzi56@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Fatemeh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Goodarzi
authors.affiliation: Department of gynecology and obstetrics, Yasuj Medical University, Yasuj, Iran. Electronic address: Aramesh@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Shahintaj
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Aramesh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016362:Analgesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D028524:Anethum graveolens / Q000737:chemistry*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D048949:Labor Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000187:drug effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts
keywords: Anethum Graveolen; Labor; Pain