A doula is supporting a mother who is complaining of excruciating pain in the lower back with each contraction as well as in between contractions. What is the best way to describe the double hip squeeze as a means for alleviating back pain?
Explanation
Answer: C - The double hip squeeze is a comfort technique that can be used any time a woman has back pain in labor, and is described as steady pressure that opens the pelvis and lower back to relieve the pain. Answer A describes counter pressure, another strategy for back pain. Option B describes the touch relaxation technique. Choice D is the pelvic tilt, which might be used to alleviate back pain, help the baby rotate, and distract the mom.
