A sudden change in the hormones swirling around mom's body, the physical and emotional stresses of labor and birth, establishing f... (babygaga.com)
The stress of labor can bring on an asthma exacerbation that could only be treated effectively with prompt nebs and maybe intubation. (skepticalob.com)
- Communication skills - how partners can communicate effectively with one another during the stress of labor and birth, and how they can communicate their needs / wishes to medical staff (for example, many women actually find it easier to give birth in a squatting or kneeling position, rather than lying down). (pregnancy-info.net)