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Abstract
Whether biofeedback-based relaxation training offers a practicable and effective labour self-management technique was assessed by incorporating the training into a conventional antenatal class programme. Groups of primigravid women were given voluntary-muscle (electromyographic) biofeedback, autonomic (skin-conductance) biofeedback, and conventional antenatal training. Electromyographic relaxation skills were successfully trained, while skin-conductance ones were not. Biofeedback relaxation skills were reported beneficial in early labour, but did not prevent severe pain onset, assist management of severe pain, or enhance obstetric indices of labour and delivery.