O uso de óleos essenciais no trabalho de parto e parto

Abstract

Objective: to describe the current state of knowledge about the use of essential oils in labor and childbirth. Method: a literature review was performed using the scoping review method in the CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus databases between August 2008 and August 2018. We included experimental, quasi-experimental, randomized controlled, nonrandomized controlled trials before and after thestudy, and interrupted time series. In addition, observational analytical studies including prospective and retrospective cohort studies, case-control studies andcross-sectional analytical studies were considered. This review also considered descriptive observational study designs, including case series, individual case reports,and descriptive cross-sectional studies for inclusion. Qualitative studies of different research designs were also considered. Results: the review covered eight studiespublished between 2010 and 2018, focusing on publication by the Orient. From the analysis, several essential oils were cited, as well as their application, especially for lavender. The use of essential oils was summarized for the following purposes: decreased pain and anxiety, improved maternal satisfaction and decreased duration of labor, nausea and vomiting. Conclusion: Essential oils may be an additionalalternative for pregnant women because of their effectiveness in relieving pain, anxiety, improved satisfaction, simplicity of use, low cost and non-invasive.