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Many women seek alternative or complementary pain relief during labor to delay or avoid pharmacologic or invasive therapies. Evidence regarding the use of these modalities has been sparse, and so they remain underutilized. Published reviews of the best-known therapies identified the benefits of each modality for the woman in labor. Please match the alternative modality with the correct research finding.

-Significantly decreased use of analgesia,shorter labor.
A)Walking
B)Massage
C)Acupuncture
D)Water immersion
E)Aromatherapy

Question

MATCHING
Many women seek alternative or complementary pain relief during labor to delay or avoid pharmacologic or invasive therapies. Evidence regarding the use of these modalities has been sparse, and so they remain underutilized. Published reviews of the best-known therapies identified the benefits of each modality for the woman in labor. Please match the alternative modality with the correct research finding.

-Significantly decreased use of analgesia,shorter labor.
A)Walking
B)Massage
C)Acupuncture
D)Water immersion
E)Aromatherapy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Water immersion has been shown to significantly decrease the use of analgesia and shorten labor.

Answer: A and B 
 Walking and massage have both been found to be beneficial during labor, but the research findings do not specify a significant decrease in the use of analgesia or a shorter labor.

MATCHING Many Women Seek Alternative or Complementary Pain Relief During Labor