Do: Recognize that she has experienced
a jarring medical event and that it could
have been traumatic for her. Many aspects
of the hospital environment were present
during her traumatic event, and she is still
in this environment. Pay close attention to
tachycardia as a sign of emotional distress,
and ask her how she’s feeling emotionally.
Be sensitive and use a warm voice when
providing instructions, etc. Administer the
SUDS or ASDS and share results with a
mental health professional.
Avoid: Forcing any procedure, or saying
things such as, “You just need to comply—
it’s for your own (or your baby’s) good.”
Don’t force any intervention. If a woman
shows signs of signifi cant distress, contact
a mental health professional.
Do: Recognize that she has experienceda jarring medical event and that it couldhave been traumatic for her. Many aspectsof the hospital environment were presentduring her traumatic event, and she is stillin this environment. Pay close attention totachycardia as a sign of emotional distress,and ask her how she’s feeling emotionally.Be sensitive and use a warm voice whenproviding instructions, etc. Administer theSUDS or ASDS and share results with amental health professional.Avoid: Forcing any procedure, or sayingthings such as, “You just need to comply—it’s for your own (or your baby’s) good.”Don’t force any intervention. If a womanshows signs of signifi cant distress, contacta mental health professional.
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