A woman is experiencing back labor and complains of intense pain in her lower back. An effective relief measure would be to use:
a. Counterpressure against the sacrum.
b. Pant-blow (breaths and puffs) breathing techniques.
c. Effleurage.
d. Conscious relaxation or guided imagery.
ANS: A
Counterpressure is steady pressure applied by a support person to the sacral area with the fist or heel of the hand. This technique helps the woman cope with the sensations of internal pressure and pain in the lower back. The pain management techniques of pant-blow, effleurage, and conscious relaxation or guided imagery are usually helpful for contractions per the gate-control theory.
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