Abstract
Objective: To evaluate through a review the importance of non-pharmacological methods for building a better labor experience. Methods: Systematic review carried out in the MEDLINE/Pubmed, LILACS and SciELO databases, using the descriptors "Complementary therapies" and "Labor pain", with the logical search operator "AND". Articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese were included within the period of 2016 to 2020. Results: 19 articles from randomized clinical trials were selected. The following complementary therapies were evaluated: acupressure, auriculotherapy, aromatherapy, swiss ball, breathing exercises, yoga, flower therapy, massage, thermal methods and spray bath as non-pharmacological methods for pain control during labor. Final considerations: Complementary therapies are important allies in controlling pain, promoting a feeling of satisfaction and providing support for parturient women. The use of these non-pharmacological means can enable a better experience of labor, providing a more humanized delivery by placing the woman as the protagonist.