Five P's of Labor

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Passenger

Fetus and placenta

Psychological response

Maternal stress, tension, and anxiety

what are the 5 Ps of labor?

Passageway, Passenger, Powers, Position, Psychological response

Passageway

birth canal: bony pelvis and soft tissues

Powers

contraction strength/duration

Position

maternal position

additional factors

philosophy, partner, patience, patient prep, pain control


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