The Psychological Response Flashcards
1
Q
The Psychological Response
A
The psychological component of childbearing
2
Q
Extreme emotions such as fear can result in?
A
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)
