02 October 2020 02 Oct 2020

The increased pace and involuntary nature of labour physiology renders it a period of maximum stress for both the fetus and the mother, particularly within the second stage of labour (McDonnell and Chandraharan, 2015) Women have described the value of compassionate supportive care during this time, which enables them to maintain a sense of control that is adjusted to their needs and wishes (Olza et al, 2018)