Second, learn non-drug, pain relief sprees before in addition to or instead of medications, be sure as you know lots of
laboring positions massage technique, acupuncture point, visualization and breathing techniques and use labor tools like birth balls, labor pools and etc..
Not exact matches
Some examples of this are helping you move into new
labor positions, supporting your rhythmic motions, trying a bath or shower,
massaging you to relieve the intensity of contractions and help you relax, helping to maintain a calm and peaceful birth space, and offering words of encouragement and affirmation.
«Denise was there the entire time,
massaging my back and legs, applying counter pressure during contractions, offering different
positions to
labor in... She knew exactly where to be... If I ever have a fourth baby, I hope Denise will be there for me again.»
I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for
labor progress, and help with relaxation,
massage,
positioning and other techniques for comfort.
She can
massage your shoulders, provide helpful back or pelvic pressure, give you a warm or cool washcloth where you need it; she can remind you and your partner to eat, drink, rest, take a walk, get into the bath or shower, and also help you get into
positions that can ease
labor.
Guided by an expert instructor, our lecture - free classes focus on helping expectant parents engage with the practical information they need and have fun practicing
labor positions, comfort measures and
massage techniques for birth.
Class 2 —
Labor Stage II Relaxation / Massage Comfort Measures Pushing positions Variations of labor Packing for labor &
Labor Stage II Relaxation /
Massage Comfort Measures Pushing
positions Variations of
labor Packing for labor &
labor Packing for
labor &
labor & birth
Class 1 —
Labor Stage I Relaxation / Massage Comfort Measures Importance of various labor positions Physical / Emotional needs of a laboring woman Realistic Expectations Variations of
Labor Stage I Relaxation /
Massage Comfort Measures Importance of various
labor positions Physical / Emotional needs of a laboring woman Realistic Expectations Variations of
labor positions Physical / Emotional needs of a
laboring woman Realistic Expectations Variations of
laborlabor
Topics Include: * Common discomforts and simple solutions *
Labor & Birth
Positions *
Massage & Acupressure * Hot & Cold Therapy * Aromatherapy * Partner support
«You were not trained to attend normal, natural, low risk, spontaneous births... -LSB-...]... You were not taught to give
laboring women
massage, to walk the halls with them, to whisper positive, empowering affirmations in their ears, to help them change
position, to catch a baby with mom in a squat or on all 4's!»
We practice
labor, various
labor positions, different relaxation techniques and techniques for coaches to try (
massage, etc) to assist mom.
She can make suggestions about
positions during
labor, help you with breathing through contractions, and provide
massage.
Your doula has the ability to provide comfort with pain - relief techniques including breathing techniques, relaxation techniques,
massage, and
laboring positions.
You will be shown a variety of relaxation methods,
positions for
labor and birth,
massage techniques and given time to practice all of them!
Midwives can often increase your options during
labor by offering you different
positions,
massage or other manipulations to help the baby arrive easier.
For example, they can help you develop a birth plan, offer pain - relieving prenatal
massage during
labor, guide you through breathing exercises and visualizations, or let you know about better birthing
positions, both in and out of a hospital setting, and give post-birth coaching too.