Labor Support Techniques Flashcards
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What is the purpose of visualization techniques in labor support?
Answer: To promote relaxation and mental focus during contractions
Visualization guides clients to imagine calming scenes or their body opening, reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation during labor.
Which of the following is a non-pharmacological pain management technique?
Answer: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
TENS units deliver mild electrical pulses that interfere with pain signals, providing drug-free pain relief during labor.
What is the 'doula effect' as described in research?
Answer: Improved birth outcomes associated with continuous doula support
The 'doula effect' refers to research findings showing that continuous doula support reduces cesarean rates, pain medication use, and labor duration.
When should a doula typically arrive to provide active support during labor?
Answer: When active labor begins or per the client's birth plan
Doulas typically join clients when active labor begins or according to the agreed-upon plan established in prenatal meetings.
What is 'laboring down' during the second stage?
Answer: Allowing passive fetal descent before active pushing begins
Laboring down allows the baby to descend passively with contractions before active pushing begins, reducing maternal exhaustion.
Which aromatherapy scent is commonly used during labor for its calming properties?
Answer: Lavender
Lavender essential oil is widely used in labor support for its calming and anxiety-reducing properties.