2. Touch…what relaxes you and what does not…this could change several times during labor.
3. Movement…swaying, rocking, “dancing”,
squatting, lunging, walking
4. Create a relaxing environment using
things from home like your own clothing, pillows, blanket and pictures. Lower the lighting and use relaxing
music. Make a play list of all your
favorite music. Your preference may
change throughout labor and birth.
5. Aromatherapy…use your favorites and
be sure to try these out before you begin labor. Lavender, chamomile, citrus are a few that
work well.
6. Visualization…practice beforehand
with your partner. Try things like
riding a wave in the ocean or going down through a cool cave. You can use the aromatherapy to help in
this.
7. Sit in a warm tub. The water provides soothing comfort as well
as a respite from so much gravity.
8. Create a birth plan. This gives you the best chance of having the
birth experience you desire.
9. Be present. Don’t go to “what ifs”, “what was”, or “what
will be”, be in the moment.
10. Trust your body and “tune in”. Practice relaxing all your parts, one
at a time, as you breathe. Especially
focus on face and shoulders. Don’t waist
energy on tensing all those muscles. The
more tense you are, the more pain. An
open, relaxed mouth equals an open cervix.
12. Partner with a doula.
doulawise
Birth and Postpartum Doula Services
Carolyn Butler
303-523-6743
doulawise@gmail.com
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