| Sumario: | Objective: To determine the knowledge and preferences of primiparous and multiparous pregnant women about non-pharmacologic methods used in the management of labor pain and to compare their views on non-pharmacologic methods. Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted with 220 pregnant women (110 primiparous and 110 multiparous) in the last trimester of pregnancy. "Descriptive Information Form" and "Information Form on Non-pharmacologic Methods Used in Birth Pain Management" were used to obtain the data. Results: 50% of primiparous pregnant women and 56% of multiparous pregnant women had no knowledge about non-pharmacologic methods used for relief of labor pain. The rates of using non-pharmacologic methods and the number of preferred methods were found to be statistically significantly higher in primiparous pregnant women than in multiparous pregnant women ( p<0.001). The methods that primiparous and multiparous pregnant women knew the most were pilates, yoga and massage, while the methods they knew the least were daydreaming, music and aromatherapy. The methods most preferred by primiparous and multiparous pregnant women were massage, breathing exercise and pilates. Conclusion: Primiparous pregnant women have higher rates of using non-pharmacologic methods in their lives and the number of methods they prefer. In the study, the nonpharmacologic methods that primiparous and multiparous pregnant women knew and preferred in the management of labor pain were similar.
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