Excessive anxiety in labor heightens the woman's sensitivity to pain by increasing

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Anxiety and fear increase muscle tension,diverting oxygenated blood to the woman's brain and skeletal muscles.Prolonged tension results in general fatigue,increased pain perception,and reduced ability to use coping skills.It can also decrease blood flow to the uterus,the pain threshold,and the amount of rest the mother gets between contractions.

Excessive Anxiety in Labor Heightens the Woman's Sensitivity to Pain