The use of hydrotherapy is an important nonpharmacologic modality to promote relaxation in labor.The nurse should offer the woman in labor a warm bath or shower (if no contraindications exist).The mild nipple stimulation that occurs in the water may intensify her contractions.Is this statement true or false?

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Especially in a woman whose labor has slowed,the nipple stimulation will cause her posterior pituitary gland to secrete oxytocin.The release of this hormone may intensify labor contractions.

The Use of Hydrotherapy Is an Important Nonpharmacologic Modality to Promote