Intervention
Ice massage was applied to the SP6 points (SP6 point is located 3-4 fingers above the posterior malleolus bone, that is, 4 fingers above the ankle) of the pregnant women in first stage of childbirth at 4-5 cm, 6-7 cm, and 8-9 cm cervical dilatations during 3 contractions. In order to prevent direct contact of ice with the skin, ice was applied as ice cubes wrapped in gauze. Standard midwifery care was provided to the women in both groups. In the hospital where the study was conducted, cervical dilatation and effacement follow-up, contraction and fetal heart rate follow-up, vital signs monitoring, and routine oxytocin induction are applied as standard midwifery care. In addition, pregnant women are provided with information on breathing and pushing techniques. 4 drop/min 10IU/ml oxytocin induction was applied to all pregnant women in both groups at 4-5 cm cervical dilatation. Oxytocin induction was increased by 4 drops at every 20 minutes. It was applied at a maximum dose of 40 drop/min.