BMC Pregnancy Childbirth May 2017 PMID 28558667

The meaning of labour pain: how the social environment and other contextual factors shape women's experiences.

Laura Y Whitburn, Lester E Jones, Mary-Ann Davey, Rhonda Small

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Jun 2017 – Oct 2023

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What people are saying

The discussion highlights how social support, such as doula assistance, influences women's experiences of labour pain, emphasizing approaches like Lamaze and Bradley methods. The tone and choice of words, such as 'used as a tool' and 'common practice,' reflect a positive and proactive view of integrating social and educational strategies to shape labour experiences.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree with the idea that social and supportive practices like doula support align with the research's emphasis on social influences on labour pain.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, discussing practical applications such as pain management methods and different childbirth education approaches.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, with posters referencing specific methods and sharing links, indicating an active discussion about implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that the publication can influence perspectives on pain management and the importance of social support in childbirth.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how women's experiences of labour pain vary based on how they interpret the pain, with a focus on the influence of social environment and context.
  • Women who see labour pain as productive and meaningful tend to have more positive emotions and feel they can cope better, while those who view it as threatening are more likely to experience negative feelings and seek external pain relief.
  • The social environment plays a crucial role in shaping the meaning of labour pain, and this meaning can change throughout labour, impacting women's coping strategies and overall experience.]

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@Melooley Yes. Doula support is often used as a form of pain management, and we're often trained to use pain as a tool. This is common practice in Lamaze, the Bradley method and other common childbirth education courses. Some links: https://t.co/Qg55Z7FEyR https://t.co/s8qWiYxSTn

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@India_Renae_ · X

https://t.co/Qg55Z7FEyR

Oct 10, 2023 · 1,491 followers View post →
India.
@India_Renae_ · X

@Melooley Yes. Doula support is often used as a form of pain management, and we're often trained to use pain as a tool. This is common practice in Lamaze, the Bradley method and other common childbirth education courses. Some links: https://t.co/Qg55Z7FEyR https://t.co/s8qWiYxSTn

Oct 10, 2023 · 1 like · 1,491 followers View post →
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doi:10.1186/s12884-017-1343-3. 20. Huang Y, Zhong Y, Chen Q, et al. A comparison of childbirth self-efficacy, fear of childbirth, and labor pain intensity ...

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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-017-1343-3‌. FURTHER READING Andrew, E., Briffa, K., Waters, F., Lee ...

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... tool in labor! https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-017-1343-3. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply. Share ...

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