I demonstrate unruffling, let the husband unruffle while his wife breathes though a contraction and during relaxation, have him sit by the bed, close to his wife, holding her hand or massaging her. We also unruffle together. Regarding intent, I suggest he visualize a soft mist or gentle sunshine all around them, that everything is calm and peaceful and his wife is managing beautifully. As long as there is sincere intent in the participation between the two, then TT is being continued. Effects and Benefits.
Relaxation is the most obvious effect.
After an epidural, giving TT will reduce anxiety and allow a relaxed sleep. Only research studies will provide affirmation to those questions. As 'TT nurses' however, we have seen that through the relaxation effect in labouring patients, the process of labour is allowed to travel its journey and pain does not appear as intolerable. The progress does seem faster in many cases and perhaps there are fewer complications. L. Wilkinson RN, who works at the Hamilton Health Sciences Centre, McMaster site, has gained valuable insight from using TT with her patients over several years.