Does standard nursing obstetric practices progress labor faster and more effectively than natural non-pharmacological methods?
PICO
P: first time laboring mothers from 19-44 years of age in maternity/labor and delivery unit in mild to late stage of labor.
I: Standard nursing obstetric practices (oxytocin and pain management, hydration and positioning)
C: Non-pharmacological (alternative) methods
O: To prevent slowing of labor progression resulting