Question

A client and her partner are working together to achieve an unmedicated birth. the client's cervix is now dilated to 7 cm, and the presenting part is low in the midpelvis. what should the nurse instruct the client to do that will alleviate discomfort during contractions

Answer 1

The nurse can instruct the husband to encourage her wife to breathe deeply and slowly to alleviate pain and discomfort during contractions. Patterned breathing can help the wife to cope with pain during labor, it will also increase oxygen supply of the mother and the baby too.