Your baby’s birth has the potential to be an amazing experience.
Pain in birth is caused by the fear-tension-pain cycle. You fear the unknown, become tense and feel pain. When you are relaxed and calm, you won’t have pain. Here are some non-medical methods of staying calm, relaxed and as free of discomfort as possible.
* Be confidant in yourself and your support person
* Be aware of the way you deal with stressful situations
* Apply local applications of heat
* Massage
* Counter pressure
* Emotional support
* Feel safe and guided
* Vocalisation
* Music
* Rocking movements
* Bath or shower
* Aromatherapy
* Relaxation techniques, including visualisation and meditation
* Recite positive affirmations
* Sit on a birthing ball or relax into a bean bag
* Keep your energy high by eating and drinking plenty of water
* Have your room comfortably set up with dimmed lighting and soft music
Have an amazing birth experience.