Birth companions allowed during delivery
Q. What is a Birth Companion?- Published on 25 Feb 16a. Any relative who is allowed with the pregnant women during delivery.
b. Women who have experienced the process of labor and provide support to other women experiencing labor
c. Nurse who supports the pregnant women who is in labor, during delivery
d. ASHA worker who has training in institutional delivery
ANSWER: Women who have experienced the process of labor and provide support to other women experiencing labor
- Birth companions are women who have experienced the process of labor and provide continuous one - to - one support to other women experiencing labor and child birth.
- In an innovative move aimed at reduction in Maternal Mortality Ratio and Infant Mortality Rate, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a significant decision to allow birth companions during delivery in public health facilities.
- Birth companions provide emotional support (continuous reassurance), information about labor progress and advice regarding coping techniques, comfort measures (comforting touch, massages, promoting adequate fluid intake and output), and advocacy (helping the woman articulate her wishes to the other).
