Comparison between Lavender and Chamomile in Essential Oil for Pain and Anxiety Reduction during Amniocentesis in Second Trimester Pregnancy; A Randomize Controlled Trial

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate effectiveness of aromatherapy (lavender and chamomile essential oils) to alleviate pain and reduce anxiety during the amniocentesis procedure in second trimester pregnancy Education level 1 Primary level 2 Secondary level 3 Bachelor level History of surgery 1 Yes 2 No History of amniocentesis 0 Yes 1 No Indication of amniocentesis 1 Advance age 2 Chromosome abnormalities 3 Abnormal PND 4 Patient need Pain1 : Expected VAS before amniocentesis Pain2 : VAS during amniocentesis Pain3 : VAS at 15 minutes after amniocentesis Pain4 : VAS at 30 minutes after amniocentesis Anxiety1 : Expected VFAS before amniocentesis Anxiety2 : VFAS during amniocentesis Anxiety3 : VFAS at 15 minutes after amniocentesis Anxiety4 : VFAS at 30 minutes after amniocentesis