Being out of bed (walking around or sitting up) during labor
Personalizing the atmosphere with music, lighting, items from home
The use of a still camera or video camera
The use of a mirror so you can see the birth
The use of an IV (intravenous fluid administration;
page 372
)
The use of pain medication and the type of pain medication (
page 301
)
External fetal monitoring (continuous or intermittent); internal fetal monitoring (
page 372
)
The use of oxytocin to induce or augment contractions (
page 368
)
Delivery positions (
page 376
)
Use of warm compresses and perineal massage (
pages 352
and
375
)
Episiotomy (
page 374
)
Vacuum extractor or forceps use (
page 375
)
Cesarean delivery (
page 398
)
The presence of significant others (besides your spouse) during labor and/or at delivery