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Module 16/Unit 12<br />

CONTENT<br />

Knowledge/Attitudes/Skills<br />

Training/Learning Methods<br />

(Time Required)<br />

• Provide mouth care—encourage the<br />

adolescent to brush her teeth; offer<br />

mouthwash, if available; apply<br />

ointment to the lips; offer sips of cool<br />

water or ice chips; and offer or ask<br />

the support person/family to bring<br />

hard candies or a wet cloth <strong>for</strong> the<br />

adolescent to suck on.<br />

• Since labor generates heat, fan the<br />

adolescent using a washcloth, a<br />

glove package, or by raising and<br />

lowering the hem of her<br />

gown/wrapper. Cool compresses to<br />

the back of neck, axilla, or groin bring<br />

relief and calm.<br />

• Rub her back if she is experiencing<br />

pain in her back. Applications of heat<br />

or cold can also help give com<strong>for</strong>t.<br />

• Encourage the adolescent to empty<br />

her bladder frequently.<br />

• Remember that medication is a relief<br />

measure and offer it wisely.<br />

False Labor<br />

• Facilitate relaxation and/or sleep.<br />

• Provide diversions to help pass the<br />

time, e.g. light sedation, warm bath,<br />

warm shower, hot drinks (such as tea<br />

with sugar, milk, or chocolate), or<br />

have a family member or support<br />

person give the adolescent a back<br />

rub.<br />

• Encourage walking to stimulate true<br />

labor or relieve false labor.<br />

Early Labor<br />

• Provide com<strong>for</strong>table chairs <strong>for</strong> the<br />

adolescent and her support<br />

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Adolescent Curriculum

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