A practical approach to labor support.
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چکیده
In the United States, intrapartum nurses are present at 99% of births. These nurses have a unique opportunity to positively affect a laboring woman's comfort and labor progress through the use of labor support behaviors. These nonpharmacologic nursing strategies fall into four categories: physical, emotional, instructional/informational, and advocacy. Implementation of these strategies requires special knowledge and a commitment to the enhanced physical and emotional comfort of laboring women.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
دوره 37 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008