Labor coping techniques

Coping with labor pain may seem daunting, but here are several ways to ease the process via massage, counter pressure, aromatherapy and more!

Much of the labor preparation resources I've come across are all about how to get through contractions: comfort measures, breathing techniques, positions, etc. What about what you should be doing in between contractions? Labor is a lot of work and it can be exhausting! Here are 7 things to do betwee

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially

Sep 12, 2019 - Looking for natural ways to manage your pain during labor? In search of the best tips and tricks to avoid an epidural? The pain during childbirth can be excruciating, especially as your contractions start to get stronger and longer. But, it is totally possible to minimize your pain with natural ...

one way to prepare for labor and birth

Labour pain can be intense, but there are natural ways to cope. Discover 11 effective techniques to help you manage pain during childbirth.

Planning a natural childbirth but worried about how to manage labor pain? Learn effective natural methods to manage the intensity of labor.

As a teenager I was extremely frightened of the thought of giving birth. My sister was pregnant when I was only 13 and my school decided to show us in a biology class a video

When I talk with my doula clients and childbirth education students, after they have given birth they often comment that the practice that they did prior to birth was a huge help during labor and birth. I believe that couples who spend time practicing comfort measures and coping techniques before the first contraction even starts feel more relaxed and prepared for the big day.

In this article, you’ll learn about the benefits of breathing techniques for birth, as well as six effective ways to breathe during birth. Then, we’ll get into some specific relaxation techniques for labor, too!