Which statement is true with regard to the type of pain associated with childbirth experience?
a. Pain is constant throughout the labor experience.
b. Labor pain during childbirth is considered to be an abnormal response.
c. Pain associated with childbirth is self-limiting.
d. Pain associated with childbirth does not allow for adequate preparation.
ANS: C
The pain associated with childbirth is self-limiting in that it typically stops once the child is delivered. Pain is intermittent during the labor experience. Labor pain is considered to be a normal response during childbirth. Pregnant woman can prepare for the expected pain of childbirth by taking prepared childbirth classes and using relaxation techniques during the course of labor.
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