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The Effects Of Sexual Abuse On Birth: Obstetric Outcomes, Maternal Experience, And Professional Intervention, Katelyn Alexandra Neufeld, Patricia Nguyen
The Effects Of Sexual Abuse On Birth: Obstetric Outcomes, Maternal Experience, And Professional Intervention, Katelyn Alexandra Neufeld, Patricia Nguyen
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Background/Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to determine how a past history of sexual abuse impacts labor and birth and what strategies can be used to help mitigate retraumatization. The desire is that this review will encourage further studies and the creation of guidelines and interventions to be used in maternal care settings. Theoretical Framework: The Neuman Systems Model is a theoretical framework utilized in this paper. It provides a framework for identifying stressors, assessing a patient's response, developing strategies/treatments to move women back toward stability, and adapting practices to reduce triggers from occurring in the first place …
The Effectiveness Of Non-Pharmacological Touch Therapies In Labor, Heather Rice
The Effectiveness Of Non-Pharmacological Touch Therapies In Labor, Heather Rice
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Background/Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze literature in order to determine the effectiveness of non-pharmacological touch therapies during labor. The touch therapies included in this literature review are acupuncture, acupressure, massage, and sterile water injections. The specific outcomes studies are labor pain, duration of labor, labor progress, mode of delivery, maternal satisfaction, and neonatal outcomes. Theoretical Framework: The Modeling and Role Modeling Theory can be used as a foundation for the utilization of non-pharmacological touch therapies in labor. This theory is a self-care model based on the clinical perception of the world and adaptations to stressors …