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CHAPTER 25

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POSITIVE BIRTH ENVIRONMENT

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ORGANIZATION OF LABOR ROOM-TRIAGE, PREPARATION FOR BIRTH

The LDR-based labor room complex will have two main components—Core LDR unit and support areas. Each institution will have a varying number of LDR units based on the delivery load and relevantly sized support area.

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Washing Area

  • Each LDR unit should have one washing area of the size 6’2”×6’ with the following:
  • Two tapes with running water separately.
  • One geyser at least 10-liter capacity.

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Recommended number of labor tables

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TRIAGE: TRIAGING PREGNANT WOMEN

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ARTICLES TO BE KEPT IN THE LABOR ROOM

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ARTICLES TO BE KEPT IN THE LABOR ROOM

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POSITIVE BIRTH ENVIRONMENT �

Definition

Women want a positive childbirth experience that fulfills or exceeds their prior personal and sociocultural beliefs and expectations. This includes giving birth to a healthy baby in a clinically and psychologically safe environment with continuity of practical and emotional support from birth companion(s) and kind, technically competent clinical staff. Most women want a physiological labor and birth, and to have a sense of personal achievement and control through involvement in decision-making, even when medical interventions are needed or wanted. —“WHO”

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RESPECTFUL CARE AND COMMUNICATION

Respectful Maternity Care

This refers to care organized for and provided to all women in a manner that maintains their dignity, privacy and confidentiality ensure freedom from harm and mistreatment, and enables informed choice and continuous support during labor and childbirth.

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Effective Communication �

Effective communication between maternity care providers and women in labor, using simple and culturally acceptable methods is recommended.

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