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labor coach |
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labor coach, a person who assists a woman in labor and delivery by closely attending to her emotional needs and encouraging her to use properly the breathing patterns, concentration techniques, body positions, and massage techniques that were taught in a program of psychophysical preparation for childbirth. The task of a labor coach is to minimize the need for pharmacologic pain relief and to decrease or eliminate the use of analgesia or anesthesia. Usually the coach is the father of the baby or a close friend of the mother, but a professional labor coach, often a registered nurse specially trained in a method, may fill the role. Also called doula, labor support person. See also monitrice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Many unnecessary epidurals are the result of a well-meaning healthcare provider or labor coach telling the birthing mother that "It's time for an epidural now. Like so many other men, I took on the role of primary labor coach for my wife. Christine was going to be my labor coach because this time, I wanted the assistance of someone with an appreciation for the beauty and joy of labor. |
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