9 Ways To Manage Labor Pain Naturally | Pregnancy slideshows | Family Health center

Get Into Water During Labor

Applying warmth is a tried and true way of relaxing aching or tense muscles. So it’s no surprise that it is an effective way of providing relief from labor pain. Laboring in water will relax you and make contractions easier to bear, just as having a bath helps to a ease tummy ache or backache. When you feel that labor pain has started, don’t get tense. Just get in the shower or sit in a bath tub. It is important to keep the water temperature around body temperature to prevent a fever in mother and baby. Showers or bath tubs are available in most hospitals and birthing centers for women going through labor.

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Breathing Is Important

Rhythmic breathing during labor will maximize the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby. Breathing helps you to handle contractions and be more satisfied with how you have coped with your labor. Patterned breathing in labor has been linked to a reduced risk of assisted births and cesareans. It is important to keep your breathing rhythmical — breathe in as steadily as you breathe out. Your exhaling should be longer than your inhaling. Try to breathe in through your nose and breathe out through your mouth. Practice this way of breathing during pregnancy so that you will find it easy to do while in labor.

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Make Yourself Comfortable And Change Position

Lying on your back can make your contractions slower and more painful. The longer your labor lasts, the more tired you will become. What you need is comfort and relief from labor pain. So try to walk around and stand upright. You should try different positions to see what’s most comfortable for you. Sometimes a short, gentle walk can ease pain and speed up your contractions. That’s because it encourages your baby to move into a better position. Just not try to overdo it because you will need plenty of energy later on.

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Bring A Partner For Support

Labor support is really powerful stuff. Continuous direct support can help you cope in a better way with contractions and will help have a satisfying birth experience. Some women prefer to hire a professional labor assistant or doula to provide coaching and support. They will assist throughout the labor and delivery. Women need emotional support during this time. Their partners are a good source for providing them both an emotional cushion and physical support. Midwives can also play the role of a supporting partner. If you are not allowed to bring your partner, these midwives are a good source of helping and encouraging while your labor.

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Massage Will Make You Feel Comfortable

Massage can help you cope with labor pain and keep you calm. A massage that starts slowly is best. Using oil makes massage easier and more pleasant for you. But you need to be careful in choosing an oil for labor. It will be better if you consult an expert before buying or using oil to confirm which oils are safe during this time. Your partner should gently massage you using both of his hands. His fingers need to be in contact with your body as he tries to work out the tensions he finds there, keeping you happy and feeling great.

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Meditation Is Beneficial In Case Of Severe Pain

Meditation during labor and delivery is particularly beneficial for managing pain. It is also great for encouraging an easier birthing process. Women are encouraged to breathe deeply to instill a sense of peace and calm. This allows them to feel more in power and control over the senses. Focusing on a positive and calming image can often be enough to help women relax during labor. Practice meditation during your pregnancy. It is a behavior that can be improved with practice. Settle your thoughts and focus purely on the positive outcome of your labor. Focusing on visual or auditory stimulus will help you to stay centered.

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Educating Yourself Is Very Important

Self-help is one of the most important things which can help you to cope with your labor pain. This will also prepare you to go through this process which you cannot avoid. Learning about labor can make you feel more in control and less frightened about what is going to happen during the labor. Talk to your midwife or doctor. Ask them questions and go to prenatal classes. Your partner is your best resource for your emotional support and encouragement. Talk to your partner as much as you want to feel happy and relaxed. It is important to feel comfortable in the environment where you have to give birth to your baby, so choose for yourself.

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Choose Your Delivery Team

A very important thing is to choose your delivery team at the right time. Once you are in labor you will not be able to convince your team to go against their philosophy and follow your wishes. Choosing your labor team is one of the most important decisions that you will make during this process. Ask your provider many questions to make sure that your provider supports and agrees with your personal birth philosophy. You should feel confident that your team is skilled and that they will respect your wishes. You might choose an obstetrician, midwives, a family physician, osteopath, and doulas.

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Relax And Be Happy

More knowledge means fewer surprises. Voicing your concerns and talking about your fears can bring relief as well as practical solutions to your attention. You will feel more relaxed if you voice your preferences in advance. During the birth process you need to express your fears. The most important thing you can do to relax during labor is relax your mind. It is easy to relax your mind to not endure the grueling pain. When you fear pain you tense up, which makes the pain worse, which will make you tense up more. All you need to do is just relax your mind, stay calm, trust your delivery team, and breathe deep. Stay happy and you will soon meet your baby.