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Back to the future: trusting birth.

J A Lothian1

  • 1College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, USA.

The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|January 12, 2002
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Trusting birth is supported by 30 years of research, advocating for a shift in nursing practices. Supporting women

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal nursing
  • Obstetrics
  • Women's health

Background:

  • Evidence over 30 years supports renewed trust in the birth process.
  • Current nursing practices require significant shifts to align with natural birth principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a paradigm shift in childbirth care.
  • To highlight the role of perinatal nurses in supporting natural birth and breastfeeding.

Main Methods:

  • Review of research over the past 30 years.
  • Analysis of factors influencing normal, natural birth.
  • Examination of hospital policies and routine care practices.

Main Results:

  • Confidence, freedom in pain management, and social support facilitate natural birth.

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  • Hospital policies and routine practices often hinder natural birth and breastfeeding.
  • Separation of mothers and infants negatively impacts breastfeeding initiation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Perinatal nurses should promote, protect, and support natural birth and breastfeeding.
    • A paradigm shift towards trusting birth is necessary for improved maternal and infant outcomes.
    • Empowering women's confidence and autonomy in birth is crucial.