Study aim: Comparing the mean scores of childbirth experience in women admitted to Nik Nafs Maternity Hospital in Rafsanjan receiving acupressure at point GB21, those receiving gentle touch, and the control group. Design: the required sample size is 64 individuals per group. In total, 192 eligible women are required to conduct this study. Settings and conduct: This study is a controlled randomized clinical trial. The statistical population consists of all women admitted to Nik Nafs Hospital in Rafsanjan for natural childbirth Pregnant women who meet the study's inclusion criteria and sign the informed consent form will be randomly assigned to one of the following three groups: Acupressure Group (APG) Gentle Touch Group (TG) Control Group (receiving routine care) After signing and confirming the informed consent form and prior to randomization, baseline information—such as demographic and social data—will be asked and completed by a research specialist. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for the trial consisted of: willingness to participate in the study, singleton pregnancy and absence of high-risk pregnancies and Exclusion criteria included: unwillingness to cooperate during the interview, need for an emergency cesarean section, and use of pain relief methods. Intervention groups: In the acupressure group (APG), participants will be positioned appropriately, and the GB21 acupressure point will be pressed by a trained specialist. In the sham acupressure group (TG), the target point will only be touched and not pressed. Main outcome variables: Birth experience