Aim
The aim of this essay to explore the influence of support during the birthing process upon the woman's pain experience. Factors that influence the provision of support will also be discussed further.
Introduction
Support person is the woman's chosen companions, which could form of a team including the father of the baby, family, friends, midwife, doctor, other professional attendants who present. The woman needs to decide who should offer her comfort and protection to feel herself uninhibited and safe (Robertson, 1997). The meaning of one-to-one continuous support during labour means not only emotional support but also has a strong positive effect on the physiology and outcomes of birthing process. Support during birth means the need for companionship with empathy and help (Simkin, 1992).
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