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was found when relaxation was compared with no
treatment (one study).
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maternal stress in pregnant women receiving R-GI
compared to those receiving usual care. (mean
difference (MD) -7.04; 95% confidence interval (CI)
-13.91 to -0.17; one study).
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addition of a seven-week progressive muscle
relaxation together with deep breathing
techniques compared to standard treatment alone
on birthweight (MD 285.00 g; 95% CI 76.94 to
493.06), type of delivery (vaginal delivery; risk ratio
(RR) 1.52; 95% CI 1.13 to 2.04), (cesarean section;
RR 0.38; 95% CI 0.19 to 0.78), maternal anxiety (MD
-15.79; 95% CI -18.33 to -13.25) and maternal stress
(MD -13.08; 95% CI -15.29 to -10.87 (one study).