NURSES' SKILLS IN PAIN MANAGEMENT DURING HUMANIZED CHILDBIRTH

Abstract

Pain is one of the main reasons why pregnant women are afraid of childbirth, as well as uncertainties about health care and the health of the fetus and their own health, where there is a lack of knowledge about the childbirth process, and the absence of a professional to provide physical and emotional support at the time of giving birth. It is necessary for nurses to have knowledge about the physiology of childbirth and training for efficient and humanized care, especially with regard to pain management during labour, with the woman's needs as the main focus. The aim of this article is to investigate nurses' skills in pain management during humanized childbirth. The article is a literature review. As a result, 10 articles were found. Interventions for pain relief can be drug and non-drug. The implementation of good practices by nursing professionals during childbirth is seen and welcomed by women who are in the process of giving birth, as they feel welcomed and supported. Emotional support, whether from professionals or companions, also reduces the stress, anxiety and discomfort experienced during this time. Therefore, in order to master pain relief practices, such as massages, warm baths, comfortable positions and pharmacological interventions when necessary, it is important for nurses to be trained in the application of these techniques, in order to minimize the pain and suffering of these women during childbirth.