heat therapy and control groups. Pain and satisfaction scores were measured by visual analog scale.The measurements of satisfaction were accomplished after birth. Data were analyzed by using the t-test and chi-square Results. Mean pain scores in the heat therapy group were significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05). The mean satisfaction score in the
heat therapy group was significantly higher than in the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion. Heat therapy, an inexpensive complementary treatment with low risk, can reduce the
intensity of pain and increase mothers’ satisfaction with care during the active phase of labor.
Key Words. Heat; Labor; Management; Pain;Satisfaction