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Impacte de la hipnoteràpia en el part: rol infermer/a. Revisió bibliogràfica

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Introduction: Giving birth is one of the most transformative experiences in a woman’s life. Today, various sociocultural factors contribute to a widespread fear of childbirth, which can heighten the perception of pain and negatively impact the birth experience. Hypnobirthing is an alternative technique based on hypnotherapy that aims to counter this trend by inducing a state of deep focus. This state, achieved through cognitive training with relaxation techniques during pregnancy, helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, promoting a more positive and satisfying birth experience. Objectives: This study has the following general objectives: to determine the impact of hypnobirthing on women’s overall childbirth experience and to analyze the role of nurses in the application of hypnobirthing techniques during labor. The specific objectives are: to assess the effectiveness of the hypnobirthing technique in reducing fear and stress during childbirth, to examine the influence of hypnobirthing on obstetric outcomes such as the duration of labor and the type of delivery, and to explore how hypnobirthing affects women’s perception of pain during childbirth. Material and methods: The methodology of this literature review, conducted during January and February 2025, focused on searching for scientific evidence published between 2020 and 2025. The following MeSH terms were used: “childbirth,” “hypnosis,” “hypnotherapy,” “fear,” “labor pain,” “hypnobirthing,” and “nursing,” combined with the Boolean operator “AND.” The search was carried out in the following databases: PubMed, Elsevier, CINAHL, and SciELO. Results: A total of 14 articles were selected, including 10 experimental clinical trials and 4 quasi-experimental studies. Conclusions: Hypnotherapy techniques applied during childbirth have been shown to have a positive effect on the perception and management of pain for the woman. Through these techniques, expectant mothers acquire valuable resources to face childbirth with greater security and tranquility. This emotional improvement contributes to a significant reduction in fear and anxiety, which are often the origin of a negative cycle of fear, tension, and pain experienced by many women during labor. Furthermore, evidence shows that hypnotherapy techniques help reduce pain, promote a more physiological birth, and decrease the need for interventions such as analgesia or cesarean sections. Additionally, they contribute to improving maternal satisfaction with the birth experience. Given these benefits, it is essential that healthcare professionals, especially nurses and midwives, receive specific training to integrate hypnobirthing into childbirth preparation, offering more holistic and woman-centered care

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