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Special Problems Related to the Birthing Process
June 26, 2017
Special Problems Related to the Birthing Process
Special Problem |
Mother’s Symptoms |
Comfort Measures |
Hyperventilation:
Imbalance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood, usually caused by a combination of fast and deep breathing |
- Tingling in hands, feet, or around lips
- Dizziness, light-headedness
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Mother:
- Re-breathe exhaled air by breathing into a paper bag or cupped hands
- Hold breath for a few seconds after a contraction is over
Coach:
- Direct mother to re-breathe her air
- Monitor breathing and correct her technique as needed
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Back Labor |
- Intense discomfort in back during contractions, which frequently persists between contractions
- Relaxation may become extremely difficult as discomfort and tension increase
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Mother:
- Assume a favorable position—side-lying, sitting, standing, or on your hands and knees; DO NOT lie on your back
- Change position frequently
- Pelvic rock/tilt
- Relaxation
- Breathing patterns
- Listen to nurse’s suggestions
Coach:
- Give mother lots of praise and encouragement
- Passive pelvic rock/tilt
- Change of temperature to lower back, hot or cold compresses
- Very firm pressure to the lower back, counter pressure, and massage
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