Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

These principles are not confined to labour only, for the
management of labour begins during the AnteNatal period, by
building woman's heath gaining her confidence, promoting
encourage & supervise. Detect abnormalities which may
adversely affect labour. The nurse must handle child birth with
sensitivity and compassion because the emotions of the
woman in labour deeply influence her reaction to discomfort &
pain with are a contrn butany factor in determining the amount
of physical and mental exhaustion she will experience.
Fear of labour
Child birth and bring occasion - the husband is encouraged to
stay with his wife this gives comfort with happiness to both,
she needs the companionship, love with sympathy of those
who are dean to her. Influence of the mid wife.
The qualities of a good mid wife are sympathetic
understanding, patient & kind because women in labour are
sometimes irritable not only must the midwife desire to give
emotional support, she must demonstrate for her compassion
by words & actions.
Companionship is melded - the companionship of the woman
in labour needs the professional presence of the nurse.
ExampleCommunication style eg. No loud talking & noise
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