ABC of Labour Care: Physiology and Management of Normal Labour

The physiology and management of normal labor are discussed. Many of the older, restrictive measures on walking, feeding, and position for delivery are not effective, efficient, or necessary.

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Published in:BMJ 1999-03, Vol.318 (7186), p.793-796
Main Authors: Steer, Philip, Flint, Caroline
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy & physiology
Births
Cervix uteri
Clinical Review
Delivery, Obstetric
Dilatation
Female
Fetus
Humans
Infants
Labor, Obstetric - physiology
Midwifery
Mothers
Obstetrics
Oxytocics
Pelvis
Placenta
Posture
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care - methods
Uterus
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Summary:The physiology and management of normal labor are discussed. Many of the older, restrictive measures on walking, feeding, and position for delivery are not effective, efficient, or necessary.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1756-1833
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.318.7186.793