Key points
llChildbirth is accompanied by severe pain in most women
llAromatherapy is a non-medical complementary treatment for labour
pain relief
llAromatherapy oils reduce stress hormones and increase the
secretion of beta-endorphins
ll Lavender is widely applied in aromatherapy
llAromatherapy with lavender can be effective in reducing the labour pain
and has no adverse effects on the baby’s Apgar score