Comfort measures during labor - 04/2017

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Comfort measures during labor

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Abstract

This handout lists ways to help relieve pain and discomfort during labor. Suggestions include patterned breathing, massage, hot or cold packs, different body positions, staying active mentally, and help from the birth partner. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

Author

Maternal and Infant Care Clinic (MICC)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2012

Revision Date

04/2017

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General Subject

About UWMC

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Pregnant Patients

Pregnancy

Pain Management

Languages

English

Record ID

4106