ULO 4- Facilitating normal physiological labour & birth, support breastfeeding

Question 1

Define: Physiological labour and birth

Answer 1

A normal physiologic labour and birth is one that is powered by the innate human capacity of the woman and fetus.

• This birth is more likely to be safe and healthy because there is no unnecessary intervention that disrupts normal physiologic processes

Question 2

How do midwives promote physiological labour and birth

Answer 2

• Clear communication
• Provide continuous support
• Educate woman through process
• Provide a suitable environment
• Maintain minimal intervention (as safe to do so)
• Freedom of movement
• Encourage food and fluid intake
• Encourage spontaneous pushing and varying positions