Inclusion Criteria:  normal pregnant with vertex presentation at least 70% 5-6 cm gap in the examination at least 4-5 severe contractions in 10 minutes Turkish-speaking  Exclusion Criteria:  Pregnant women with co-morbidities, chronic diseases complications related to childbirth inactive labor anemic, thyroid disease, skin lesions or infection, allergies, multiple pregnancies use of any medication risky pregnancy