Effect of Olive Oil, Lavender Oil and Placebo on Pain Intensity and Healing of Episiotomy in Women

Introduction: Post-episiotomy discomfort and its consequences can affect maternal quality of life and mental health as well as the mother and baby relationship. Using of Lavender, olive oil was frequently prescribed and increased due to its antiseptic and healing properties. Methodology: Quasi-experimental involved 120 postpartum women admitted for labor in El-Shatby Maternity Hospital, Egypt. They were randomly categorized into three groups: Group 1 (using Lavender oil), group 2 (using olive oil) and group 3 (Using vegetable oil as a placebo oil ). Participants’ pain was recorded using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and a Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge Scale (REEDA). Pain was evaluated at 1d, 5 day, 9 day and 14 days following episiotomy. Results: Pain score, there was no difference at first day between three groups, while There was slight significant difference between three studied group regarding pain intensity at p value <0.05 at 5, 9, 14 day post episiotomy. The REEDA score was no difference between mean score of scale between three studied group at first day, while there was high difference between three studied groups at fifth, ninth and fourteenth day at p value <0.01. Conclusion: According to these findings, use of Lavender oil or olive oil can be effective in reducing perineal discomfort following episiotomy and improving healing