Labor coping techniques

There is no right or wrong way to have your baby. Every woman has a unique pregnancy, unique labor, and unique birth. However, if you have decided to pursue and unmedicated birth (or maybe at this point you are not sure what you want and are doing some research), having a toolbox full of coping techniques for labor is crucial to increase your chances of successfully having an unmedicated birth.

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

Lamaze breathing techniques help reduce pain during the delivery of your baby. If you want to know how to perform this technique, read our article here!

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!

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 between contractions to keep you focused, relaxed, and ready to meet your baby! #laboranddelivery

One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

Looking to encourage faster dilation during labor? Explore effective techniques and positions to potentially speed up the dilation process. From movement and relaxation techniques to labor support, learn how to optimize your labor experience. Empower yourself with knowledge for a smoother labor journey! Faster dilation Labor progress Childbirth preparation Maternity insights Optimizing labor Labor support Dilation techniques Labor positions Labor empowerment Smooth labor journey

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 ...

How to cope with labor pain the natural way and avoid an epidural. Natural pain management techniques to use during labor and delivery. Tips and tricks for a natural birth. #laboranddelivery #naturalbirth #pregnancy #pregnant #expecting #pregnancytips #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester

Nonpharmacological labor and pain coping strategies for unmedicated, "natural", birth. We run through a list of pain coping strategies and why they work!