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. 2006 Oct 18;2006(4):CD003521. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003521.pub2

Comparison 4. Aromatherapy compared with control.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Use of pharmacological analgesia 1 22 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.5 [0.31, 20.45]
2 Spontaneous vaginal delivery 1 22 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.93 [0.67, 1.28]
3 Instrumental delivery 1 22 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.83 [0.06, 11.70]
4 Caesarean section 1 22 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.54 [0.11, 56.25]