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Pain in childbirth is a universal experience. It is a normal occurrence and Labour pain experience will vary each individual. Labour cause and characteristics of pain in the labour room will help the nurse to provide care for the women in labour process. Non-pharmacological management of labour includes mental stimulation, thermal stimulation, and cutaneous stimulation (Campman& Durham, 2010). The objectives of this study were to: (1) To assess the level of pain among antenatal mothers during the active phase of labour in the intervention group and control group, (2) To assess the effectiveness of slow paced breathing technique during the active phase of labour in terms of pain reduction in the intervention group compared to control group. Method: The study was conducted among 30 antenatal mothers in Perinthalmanna nursing home, Kerala.Antenatal mothers were assessed by using tools like Socio-demographic proforma, Obstetrical variables and labour pain was assessed by Numerical pain rating scale. The result of the present study found that there is no significant mean difference in pre-test concerning pain level of intervention and control group (p>0.05).whereas in post-test 1 the mean pain level in the intervention group was 5.53 which is less than the control group 6.67 (mean difference 1.13). In post-test 2 the mean pain level in the intervention group was 4.73 which is less than the control group 6.53 (mean difference 1.80). In post-test 3 the mean pain level in the intervention group was 3.93 which is less than the control group 6.53 (mean difference 2.60). The study findings revealed that slow paced breathing was effective in the reduction of pain at p<0.05. To conclude a music therapy was effective in reducing pain during the first stage of labour among antenatal mothers. Thus, it can implement as non-pharmacological therapy to reduce labour pain.