title: Pain in childbirth.
abstract: Sheila Kitzinger describes pain and its control throughout the various stages of childbirth. She stresses the value of antenatal preparation as well as the need for a supportive environment during the labour stages. All concerned--the porspective parents, doctors, midwives and any other personnel in a maternity unit should be educated to be able to provide such an environment.
mesh_terms: D004777:Environment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D010146:Pain / Q000523:psychology; D059408:Pain Management; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013315:Stress, Psychological