Comfort Measures Flashcards
1
Q
A pt is trying to decide on if she wants to use pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic methods for pain management during labor, but she doesn’t know what the difference is. How do you educate this pt?
A
Pharmacologic pain management focuses on eliminating the pain while non-pharmacologic pain management focuses on preventing suffering
2
Q
What are some classes that parents can take to feel more prepared?
A
classes which educate about labor, pain control, the birth process, clinical practices, caring for the newborn, and infant feeding
3
Q
What are the 6 healthy birth practices?
A
patience, active, supported, individualized, upright, togetherness