Required Reading
Reading from purchased books:
· Read the sub-section entitled “Pain vs. Suffering,” in “Chapter 4: Comfort Measures for Labor,” The
Birth Partner, pp.112-113
First: answer these questions and include them in your assignment:
· What is pain?
· What is suffering?
Then:
· Meet with a mother and specifically discuss a pain assessment.
(Assessment instructions included below.)
· Submit a written copy of the pain assessment.
· If you use any information outside of course materials, provide a reference.
Assessment should include:
· The mother’s previous experience with pain, this can include labor or other instances.
· What methods they use to cope with pain.
· What they expect the birthing team to do for the pain.