Prior to Labor, Your Client Said She Did Not Want

Multiple Choice

Prior to labor, your client said she did not want to use pain medication. During labor, she hits a point where she is overwhelmed and doesn't feel like she's coping well with the pain. She says she is afraid the pain will only get worse. As her doula, which of the following is NOT an option you try at this point?

A) Suggest changing positions for the next few contractions and then reassessing her options.
B) Encourage her to take some long slow breaths through the next three contractions before deciding for sure.
C) Ultimately honor her decision, while still supporting her physically through birth.
D) Agree that she is not coping, and tell her an epidural is her best option.