Document Type : Original Article
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1. M.Sc. of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.
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2. M.Sc. of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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3. PhD student in Reproductive Health, Student Research and Technology Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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4. M.Sc. of Health and Social Welfare, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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6. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mahdieh Hospital Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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8. M.Sc. of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of mid midwifery
10.22038/ijogi.2026.90084.6511
Abstract
Introduction: Afterpain is one of the common problems during the postpartum period. Due to the harmful effects of chemical drugs, mothers prefer to use herbal medicines. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effect of Juniperus capsule on the severity of Afterpain in Multiparous Women.
Method & materials: This randomized, controlled, triple-blind clinical trial was conducted on 66 mothers who gave birth in hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti Medical Sciences in 2024-2025. During the first 24 hours after delivery, the intervention group was given up to 4 doses of Juniperus capsules every 8 hours and the control group was given placebo capsules. The intensity of afterpain was recorded using the VAS tool half an hour, one hour, and two hours after each intervention. The data of this study were analyzed using SPSS-21 software
Results: There were no significant differences between the participants in the two groups in terms of individual variables and obstetric characteristics (P<0.05). There was a significant difference between the average pain score in the intervention and control groups over time (P<0.001). The results of the analysis of variance of repeated measurements showed that there was a significant difference between the average pain score within the group over time, in the intervention group (P<0.001), which means that the consumption of Abhal capsules (mountain cypress) has been effective in reducing postpartum pain.
Conclusion: Juniperus capsule reduced the severity of postpartum pain.
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