Comfort Measures
This comfort measure involves rhythmic pressure applied to the lower back during contractions.
What is counter pressure
Providing reassurance and encouragement to the laboring person is an example of this type of support.
What is emotional support?
Providing evidence-based information about labor and birth options falls under this type of support.
What is providing evidence-based information?
Knees should be pointed this direction when in the outlet
What is inward?
A technique where a laboring person rocks their hips in a circular motion to help ease discomfort.
What is pelvic rocking
This type of support involves active listening and acknowledging the laboring person's feelings.
What is empathetic listening?
Explaining medical procedures and interventions to the laboring person is an example of this type of support.
What is explaining medical procedures?
Knees should be point this direction if above inlet
What is outward?
This comfort measure involves using a warm compress or water bottle on the lower abdomen.
Offering praise and positive affirmations during labor is an example of this type of support.
What is positive reinforcement?
Helping the laboring person understand the stages of labor and what to expect is an example of this type of support.
What is educating about the stages of labor?
This piece of cloth can assist with counter pressure, engagement, pain relief and descent
What is a rebozo?
A method of breathing where the exhale is longer than the inhale, helping to relax the body.
What is rhythmic breathing
This type of support involves creating a calm and peaceful environment for the laboring person.
What is creating a peaceful environment?
Offering resources and referrals for additional support during pregnancy and postpartum is an example of this type of support.
What is offering resources and referrals?
These positions will help with an asynclitic presentation
What is side lying release, lunges, tug of war if pushing, shake the apple?
This comfort measure involves changing positions frequently during labor to help with pain management
What is physiological positioning
Advocating for the laboring person's wishes and needs with the healthcare team is an example of this type of support.
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What is advocacy?
This type of support involves empowering the laboring person to make informed decisions about their care.
What is empowering informed decision-making?
This position can help for fetal engagment
What is Walchers, flying cowgirl, internal rotation of femur, texas twist