Exploring the Effect of Aromatherapy

Conditions

Aromatherapy plus standard of care — OTHER
The participant is offered an aromatherapy scented tab that is attached to their gown based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting): 1. Pain or anxiety: lavender or lavender sandalwood, 2. Nausea/vomiting: orange ginger, or 3. Despite the type of discomfort, the participant may request the alternate scent if the scent offered is not to their liking. Plus, the patient receives SoC for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician.
Standard of Care Only — OTHER
Participant receives symptom management medications for pain, nausea/vomiting, and/or anxiety as prescribed by the physician.

To explore the effect of aromatherapy in laboring patients with pain, anxiety, and/or nausea/vomiting.

Experimental: Intervention group: Education video
The participant receives aromatherapy plus standard of care (SoC) for treatment based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician.
Other: Control group: Standard of Care
The patient receives SoC for treatment of based on symptoms (anxiety, pain, and/or nausea/vomiting) as prescribed by the physician.

Relief of nausea/vomiting [ Time Frame: Measured before and after receiving standard of care (SoC) or Intervention+SoC. ]

Facility	City	State	ZIP	Site coordinators
South Miami Hospital	Miami	Florida	33143	-

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