Question

please provide evaluation of the following interventions below:

1. Discuss anticipated changes/ difference in labor pattern and contractions.

2. Establish a rapport that e enables patient/ partner to feel comfortable asking questions.

3. Provide comfort measures like back massage.

Answer 1

Ans) lack of labor progress, the shape of contractions changes, and the return to baseline of contraction becomes slower. Therefore, in addition to fetal and pelvic factors, considering the shape of contraction seems necessary in the prediction of labor progress. More studies are required to evaluate the relationship between the progress of labor, feedback mechanisms, and changes in the shape and pattern of contractions associated with the use of oxytocin and amniotomy.

2) Establish a trusting rapport with patients before asking the question. Determine the most appropriate time to ask the question. Ask the question before, during, and after history taking. The best time was immediately following history taking or physical examination.

3) Comfort measures- back massage

- Put a small amount of warm lotion or oil on your hands.
- Move your hands slowly during the massage to help the person relax.
- Start massaging the back at the lower back.
- Make a circular motion as you move your hands upward.
- Move across the shoulders and start moving down the upper arms.