The Effect of Stress Ball on Labor Pain, Anxiety and Satisfaction in Labor

This study tests whether squeezing a stress ball during labor can help reduce pain, lower anxiety, and increase satisfaction during childbirth. **You may be eligible if...** - You are at least 38 weeks pregnant - You are carrying a single, healthy baby in a head-down position - You are in the early (latent) phase of labor (cervix dilated 0–3 cm) - You plan to give birth vaginally - You are 18 or older and can read/understand Turkish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your pregnancy was achieved through assisted reproduction (e.g., IVF) - You have a pregnancy-related or chronic illness - You cannot give birth vaginally for medical reasons - There are concerns about fetal abnormalities - A caesarean section becomes necessary during labor - Forceps or vacuum are used during delivery - You have vision, hearing, or mental health challenges Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.