Background For centuries, there has been controversy around whether being upright (sitting,
birthing stools, chairs, squatting, kneeling) or lying down (lateral (Sim's) position, semi …

Interfering with the normal physiological process of labor and birth in the absence of medical
necessity increases the risk of complications for mother and baby. Six evidence-based care …

NEW! Enhanced focus on prioritization of care in clinical reasoning case studies and nursing
care plans is consistent with NCLEX® updates. NEW! Recognition of the importance of …

The second-stage of labor is the most stressful part of childbirth process and the proper
maternal position during this period is paramount for women's safe vaginal birth. Midwives …

ABSTRACT 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 …

Objectives To examine the associations between fear of childbirth and emergency
caesarean section and between fear of childbirth and dystocia or protracted labour and fetal …

Objective To determine the efficacy of warm showers on parturition pain and the birth
experiences of women during the first stage of labor. Design Randomized controlled trial …

BACKGROUND: From the historical literature it is apparent that birthing in an upright
position was once common practice while today it appears that the majority of women within …

Background Progress in early labour is usually slow and may include painful uterine
contractions. Women may feel distressed and lose their confidence during this phase …

This report describes the background and process for a rigorous project to improve
understanding of labor pain and its management, and summarizes the main results and their …