Childbirth preparation can be considered successful if the outcome is described as
a. Labor was pain-free.
b. Birth experiences of friends and families were discredited.
c. The woman rehearsed labor and practiced skills to master pain.
d. Only nonpharmacologic methods for pain control were used.
C
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A Childbirth preparation does not guarantee a pain-free labor. A woman should be
prepared for pain and anesthesia/analgesia realistically.
B Friends and families can be an important source of support if they convey
realistic information about labor pain.
C Preparation allows the woman to rehearse for labor and to learn new skills to
cope with the pain of labor and the expected behavioral changes.
D Women will not always achieve their desired level of pain control by using
nonpharmacologic methods alone.
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