With increasing C-section rates and America known for its poor maternal care, a woman's mental and physical well-being is significantly tested during childbirth. Anxiety, stress, and fear can result in patient underperformance and adverse childbirth outcomes due to prolonged labor. It is pivotal to address these factors in a patient-centered way that will empower women toward better results.
Impact on the mom can include c-section, infection, postpartum hemorrhage, and future incontinence. The impact on the baby may include infection, fetal distress, and perinatal asphyxia.
Nearly 400,000 yearly C-sections are performed due to failure to progress.
