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A Practical Approach to Labor Support
Article first published online: 22 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00213.x
2008, AWHONN, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Issue
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
Volume 37, Issue 1, pages 106–115, January/February 2008
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How to Cite
Adams, E. D. and Bianchi, A. L. (2008), A Practical Approach to Labor Support. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 37: 106–115. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00213.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 22 JAN 2008
- Article first published online: 22 JAN 2008
- Accepted May 2007
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Keywords:
- Birth;
- Intrapartum care;
- Intrapartum nurse;
- Labor positions;
- Labor support
ABSTRACT
In the United States, intrapartum nurses are present at 99% of births. These nurses have a unique opportunity to positively affect a laboring woman’s comfort and labor progress through the use of labor support behaviors. These nonpharmacologic nursing strategies fall into four categories: physical, emotional, instructional/informational, and advocacy. Implementation of these strategies requires special knowledge and a commitment to the enhanced physical and emotional comfort of laboring women.