The Grantly Dick-Read method of prepared childbirth allows for:
a. the use of medication to control pain.
b. advocating for the role of the father and/or significant other as labor coach.
c. the use of chloroform as an analgesic during the birthing process.
d. focusing on the ability of the mother to control fear of impending labor through knowledge.
ANS: D
The Grantly Dick-Read method focuses on the use of maternal breathing exercises to gain control over pain by overcoming fear. This method promotes the use of non-pharmacologic methods to control labor pain. The recognition of the use of a labor coach is not a core concept in the Grantly Dick-Read method. This method does not recognize the use of pharmacologic interventions.
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