Abstract
The rate of medically unnecessary primary cesarean sections is a growing epidemic in the United States with no measurable improvement in maternal/newborn outcomes. Implementation of a labor progressive environment that utilizes continuous labor support and evidence-based comfort tools and techniques can help promote the progression of labor towards vaginal delivery.
Sigma Membership
Beta Tau
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Cesarean Section, Pregnancy Outcomes, Vaginal Birth
Recommended Citation
Saint Clair, Jessica and Snowden, Kenya, "Labor progressive environment: An evidence-based approach to primary vaginal delivery" (2019). Convention. 214.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/214
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Labor progressive environment: An evidence-based approach to primary vaginal delivery
Washington, DC, USA
The rate of medically unnecessary primary cesarean sections is a growing epidemic in the United States with no measurable improvement in maternal/newborn outcomes. Implementation of a labor progressive environment that utilizes continuous labor support and evidence-based comfort tools and techniques can help promote the progression of labor towards vaginal delivery.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.