Common Practices and Evidence-Based Approaches in the First Stage of Labor
Chapter from the book:
Aydın Doğan,
R.
&
Hüseyinoğlu,
S.
(eds.)
2025.
Multidimensional Approaches in Midwifery: From Clinic to Community.
Synopsis
Midwives who monitor the health of the mother and baby from the beginning of pregnancy play a particularly important role in supporting normal birth. The goal during this process is to achieve a healthy mother and newborn with as little intervention as possible, while also providing a safe and peaceful environment that strengthens the mother-baby bond. The first stage of labor is the period when cervical dilation actively progresses and monitoring and care intensify. This holistic approach aims to achieve the best outcomes for the mother and baby during the first stage of labor. The topic of Common Practices and Evidence-Based Approaches in the First Stage of Labor is examined under the main headings of the first stage of labor, birth statistics, and evidence-based care in the first stage of labor.
