Comfort Measures Flashcards

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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

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What are some classes that parents can take to feel more prepared?

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classes which educate about labor, pain control, the birth process, clinical practices, caring for the newborn, and infant feeding

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What are the 6 healthy birth practices?

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patience, active, supported, individualized, upright, togetherness

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