Efficacy of Modified Lamaze Technique on Gestational Hypertension

Background: Gestational Hypertension (GH) is the most frequent cause of hypertension during pregnancy. The rate ranges between 6% and 17% in healthy nulliparous women and between 2% and 4% in multiparous women.Objectives: To estimate the effect of modified Lamaze technique on Gestational Hypertension (GH).Methodology: Fourty GH women participated in this study, their ages ranged from 25 to 35 years and body mass index not more than 35kg/m^2. They were randomly assigned into two groups equal in number as following: Group (A) (control group): (12 primigravidae and 8 multigravidae), they were subjected to regular antihypertensive treatment (methyledopa) and Group (B): (study group): (13 primigravidae and 7 multigravidae). They were watched videos for lamaze training classes but without their other parteners then subjected to modified Lamaze technique in the form of deep breathing exercises (3 sessions per week for 6 weeks) aiming for relaxation plus the same regular antihypertensive treatment as in Group (A).Results: Comparison between both Groups (A,B) showed statistically non significant difference at (SBP) as well as (DBP) and (PR) levels after 6 weeks of treatment (3 sessions/ week) which in favor Group (B).Conclusion: Modified Lamaze technique in the form of slow deep breathing exercises, relaxation and massage has a good effect on SBP as well as DBP and PR levels as a method which can control GH.