Childbirth preparation can be considered successful if the outcome is described by:
a. Labor was pain-free.
b. The birth experiences of friends and families were ignored.
c. The client rehearsed labor and practiced skills to master her pain.
d. Only nonpharmacologic methods for pain control were used.
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.
Childbirth preparation does not guarantee a pain-free labor. A woman should be prepared for pain and anesthesia/analgesia realistically.
Friends and families can be an important source of support if they convey realistic informa-tion about labor pain.
Women will not always achieve their desired level of pain control by using nonpharmacologic methods alone.
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