With regard to the procedures and criteria for admitting a woman to the hospital labor unit,nurses should be aware that:

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Increasing numbers of women are overweight or obese.Excessive size can make nursing care during labor and birth more difficult and places the woman at risk for complications such as operative birth,infection,and blood clots.According to EMTALA,a woman is entitled to active labor care and is presumed to be in "true" labor until a qualified health care provider certifies otherwise.A woman may have anyone she wishes present for her support.The details of previous birthing experiences are important.Not only the mechanics of labor and the outcome but also the woman's perceptions can influence her present attitude.

With Regard to the Procedures and Criteria for Admitting a Woman