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Normal labour: a concept analysis.

D Gould1

  • 1St Thomas' Hospital, London, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 15, 2000
PubMed
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Midwives must clearly define normal labor to prevent the medicalization of childbirth. Understanding normal labor emphasizes movement and sequential progression, complementing medical definitions.

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Area of Science:

  • Midwifery Science
  • Obstetrics
  • Childbirth Studies

Background:

  • Midwives operate within a normal childbirth paradigm.
  • The lack of a clear definition of normality by midwives has led to increased medicalization of birth.
  • Medical professionals closely define abnormality, influencing the perception of normal labor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the definition of normal labor within midwifery practice.
  • To analyze the concept of normal labor using a concept analysis model.
  • To emphasize the importance of movement and sequential progression in normal labor.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis model applied to the term 'normal labor'.
  • Analysis focused on understanding normal labor in contemporary midwifery.

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  • Examination of the implicit meanings of 'normal' and 'labor' in practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Normal labor is characterized by movement and sequential progression.
    • The concept of normal labor is implicitly understood within midwifery practice.
    • The analysis highlights the interconnectedness of 'normal' and 'labor'.

    Conclusions:

    • A clear definition of normal labor is crucial for midwifery practice.
    • The proposed definition complements existing medical determinants of labor progress.
    • Medical knowledge is integral to midwifery care and the understanding of normal labor.