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[The role of environmental factors in managing labour stress].

Orvosi Hetilap 2017 July
INTRODUCTION: Emotional, cognitive and behavioural aspects of birth and labour stress are strongly associated with the underlying physiological processes.

AIM: To study the factors of physical security and social support, the administration of synthetic oxytocin, and how they relate to perceived stress during childbirth.

METHOD: Women's experienced physical security, social support and oxytocin administration was measured with targeted questions, and their perceived stress with the short and modified version of the Perceived Stress Scale.

RESULTS: A strong negative association was found between perceived stress and physical and social security. The group of women experiencing low physical and social security perceived significantly higher stress, while those given synthetic oxytocin perceived higher stress, and lower physical and social security.

CONCLUSIONS: Since physiological, psychological processes and behaviours are strongly intertwined, the support of natural physiological birth without interventions is recommended, which considers not only short-term but long-term health consequences for mother and child. The contribution of calming physical surroundings, minimal interventions and empowering support of caregivers to safe and satisfying birth is demonstrated in a model. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(29): 1149-1156.

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