The husband of a laboring woman asks the nurse how he can help his wife throughout the first stage of labor. The nurse informs him that in addition to all that he's doing now, he could tell her when the contractions are:
A) 2 minutes apart.
B) at their acme.
C) at their increment.
D) at their decrement.

Question

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When the contraction is most intense, the coach can tell the laboring woman that this contraction will be over soon to help her remain focused. Describing the frequency of the contractions is not usually helpful. The increment occurs as the contraction begins in the fundus and spreads through the uterus. Calling attention to this phase may cause the woman to become tense. The woman does not need anyone to tell her that the contraction is decreasing in intensity.

The Husband of a Laboring Woman Asks the Nurse How