Labor techniques

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!

Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm

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I have been reading every book page and every web page I can find on Labour. For those of us who are inexperienced with labour and who have not read up about it the general idea is “your water breaks and then you have to rush to hospital and baby just comes out!” Well that is exactly what the movies show and from what I have been reading it is actually completely different to what could take place. Let me enlighten you folks on some of my interesting readings and teachings….and maybe this…

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing technique of applying pressure to specific points on the body. Studies have indicated its success in inducing labor, reducing labor pain, shortening labor, and increasing labor satisfaction. It is believed that these points, when stimulated, can improve blood flow and help to relax muscles. The most common points used in acupressure for labor are located in the lower back and hands. Many of these pressure points also stimulate oxytocin.

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

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing technique of applying pressure to specific points on the body. Studies have indicated its success in inducing labor, reducing labor pain, shortening labor, and increasing labor satisfaction. It is believed that these points, when stimulated, can improve blood flow and help to relax muscles. The most common points used in acupressure for labor are located in the lower back and hands. Many of these pressure points also stimulate oxytocin.

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially

Learn about why it may be necessary to induce labor, techniques healthcare providers use when inducing labor, and how to prepare for labor induction.

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