The Psyche

Question 1

The Psychological Response

Answer 1

The psychological component of childbearing

Question 2

Extreme emotions such as fear can result in?

Answer 2

1) Muscular tension resulting in more pain bc of friction between working uterus and tense abd muscles 2) Impede fetal descent when pelvic and perineal muscles are tense rather than relaxed when pushing.(Hogan 162)