Simkin's Labor Progress Handbook
Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia
Created by Penny Simkin, Lisa Hanson, Emily Malloy
Explore practical, evidence-based strategies to support labor progress and address challenges like dystocia. Learn how to assess, intervene, and provide respectful care that prioritizes safety and comfort for birthing people.
Wiley | Sep 2026 | 384 min
What You Will Learn
You will move step by step through real-world scenarios, learning how to assess labor progress, recognize early signs of dystocia, and choose appropriate interventions. Each section offers clear guidance on positioning, comfort, and communication, helping you build confidence in supporting individualized, respectful care.
Key Features
- Master low-technology interventions to prevent and manage difficult labor situations
- Integrate trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches into birth support
- Apply effective positioning and comfort measures to improve labor outcomes
Target Audience
Ideal for nurses, midwives, doulas, physicians, childbirth educators, and students who already understand basic labor support and want to deepen their skills in managing prolonged or difficult labor with practical, evidence-based techniques.
