What should never be done during a laboring patient’s transport?

During transportation of a laboring patient, attempting to stop the delivery is not appropriate because this is a natural physiological process that cannot and should not be hindered. Labor progresses at its own pace and can sometimes be unpredictable. If a delivery is imminent, any attempt to halt the process could result in complications for both the mother and the newborn.

Providing pain relief, monitoring the fetal heart rate, and instructing the patient to breathe are all standard practices that can contribute to better outcomes during transport. Pain relief methods can help manage the mother's comfort, monitoring the fetal heart rate is crucial for assessing the well-being of the fetus, and breathing techniques can assist the mother in coping with contractions. Thus, the focus should always be on supporting the laboring patient rather than trying to prevent the delivery.