How was childbirth a few decades ago? From the stories of our mothers and grandmothers, we know that from the beginning of labor and during all childbirth, the woman lay in bed. But giving birth only lying down is not always convenient and effective, there are other ways of experiencing labor pains, and they very often help to significantly reduce labor pain.

In the old days, a woman during the period of labor had to go around the whole house, open all the locks, boxes, doors and untie all the knots. This meant the symbolic opening of the birth canal and the readiness of the woman herself for childbirth. It turns out that before the woman moved during the period of contractions, because until you open and untie everything, enough time will pass.

Active movement

During contractions, especially in the active phase of the first stage of labor, when the contractions are strong, you need to take a comfortable position. For this, the usual walking... You need to move at your own individual pace, calmly, without sprint races. You can walk from the first contractions until you have strength, periodically you can rest, and then resume movement again. There can be any gait - you can waddle with a "duck", rotate your hips, walk with your legs wide apart. Any option will do - the main thing is that it should be comfortable. Many women in labor help to reduce labor pain dance movement.

Important: do not move abruptly, move smoothly and slowly. To relax while dancing or walking, you can turn on your favorite music (for example, listen to it from your phone or tablet).

Water

Being in the water is a great way to relieve labor pain. In water, the law of Archimedes acts on our body - the liquid simply pushes the woman out, she does not feel the heaviness of the body and perceives the water as a massage. Warm water warms up the muscles of the back and abdomen, they relax, and the birth canal relaxes - as a result, the pain decreases. A bath is taken in the first stage of labor (grasping), this can be done both at home and in the hospital - today many birth boxes are equipped bathroom or at least shower cabin... In any case, the water will have a relaxing effect on the woman in labor.

Important: you do not need to take a very hot bath, even if the heat seems to help you better endure contractions, the water temperature should be comfortable.

Ball

In many maternity hospitals today they use fitball- a rubber inflatable ball, commonly used for aerobics. With the help of a fitball, you can take a variety of poses: swing, rotate the pelvis, spring, roll from side to side while sitting on the ball. You can also kneel down and lean on the ball with your arms and chest, swaying back and forth. Sitting on the ball, the woman in labor takes an upright position, and it contributes to a better opening of the cervix. In addition, rolling on the ball affects reflex zones and reduces the pain of contractions.

Important: the ball should not be fully inflated - it is comfortable to sit on such a ball, you cannot roll off it, as from a maximally inflated ball, the position on such an incompletely inflated ball does not interfere with the movement of the child's head.

Don't be shy about looking stupid during childbirth. No one in the delivery room is interested in how you move if it helps you cope with labor. There is nothing funny, ridiculous, and even more so stupid in any type of movement in childbirth. In the rodblock you won't surprise anyone with anything.

"Hanging up" the belly

As the contractions intensify, you can take positions in which the stomach is, as it were, in a "suspended" state. So the weight of the uterus will put less pressure on the large blood vessels, and therefore, the uteroplacental blood flow will improve. In addition, the load is removed from the spine, which will reduce pain.

You can simply lean forward and rest on the support that will turn up under your arm - a table, a chair, a headboard, a window sill. Some maternity hospitals have swedish walls and ropes attached to the ceiling. During the fight, you can hang on them, leaning on the wall or rope. Previously, special ropes were used almost everywhere, however, they were fixed not on the ceiling, but at the foot of the bed. During contractions, the woman in labor pulls the rope with all her strength, kneeling. In partner deliveries, positions can be used to transfer body weight to the partner. You can hang around your husband's neck or lean on him.

And if, after all, lying down?

Sometimes, for medical reasons, a woman needs to give birth in a horizontal position. In this case, you do not need to lie on your back, since in this position the large uterus squeezes large blood vessels - as a result, the blood supply to the child deteriorates. It is best to lie on your side with something under your chest and between your legs, such as a pillow or blanket. In modern maternity hospitals, instead of traditional beds, there are transforming beds... On such a bed, a woman in labor can take a comfortable position for herself, choose its height for herself, lower or raise some end of it - and therefore, facilitate the experience of contractions.

You can show your imagination and come up with your own, comfortable positions for you. It is only important that they help you to relax, be stable and safe.

Good day and good mood to everyone reading my blog! One of the most significant events in a woman's life is the birth of her child. Holiday, birthday! Cake, candles, gifts. But, unfortunately, many women remember their birth not as a holiday at all, but as “horror, nightmare, endless torture”. Why does it depend, and how to survive childbirth and contractions without receiving psychological trauma for life?

Knowledge is power!

Despite the fact that childbirth seems to be a natural and programmed process, knowing how it goes makes these few hours a lot easier.

For example, my friend Alena was sincerely convinced that all the time of childbirth the woman was exclusively yelling and pushing. About the contractions, how they grow, how long they last, and about other "little things" she had no idea. At the same time, she was panicky afraid to give birth (well, that's right, with such representations, then!) And did not want to learn anything on this topic. As a result, in childbirth, I was confused, did not obey the midwife, screamed, clamped down and completely exhausted both myself and the child. With good introductory instructions, I received a very difficult delivery.

My advice to you: necessarily already at the beginning of pregnancy, and preferably before it (while prolactin has not yet gnawed a painted cradle from your brain, and it is able to critically perceive and memorize information), study the theoretical material. Go to courses, watch videos, read books. From books I can advise William and Martha Sears "Waiting for the Baby" and Grantley Dick-Reed "Childbirth without Fear".


Breathing and movement

Whichever source of information you choose, the focus will be on learning how to breathe and posture during childbirth. These are two of the most effective ways to move contractions more easily.

The main task of a woman during contractions is to relax as much as possible. The harder we pinch, the worse, the longer and more painful the cervix will open. Maximum relaxation, relaxed mouth, free breathing - these are the main components of a pain-free labor.

Special courses

If you have never practiced breathing before pregnancy, either alone or during yoga or stretching, be sure to go to a class where you will be taught how to control your breathing. This can be specialized courses for pregnant women, and simply training, for example, in body-oriented therapy.


Home practice

In addition to special activities, practice daily breathing rituals. They are easiest to organize in bed in the morning and in the evening. Set yourself the task of practicing a certain type of breathing and try to fulfill it. For example:

  • Inhale in 3 counts with your nose, exhale in 4 counts with your mouth. After 20 cycles, lengthen breathing - by 5 counts inhaling through the nose, by 7 counts exhaling through the mouth. After another 10 cycles, start breathing very often - 1 count inhalation through the nose, 1 exhalation through the mouth.
  • Change in the depth and duration of breathing. We start with deep and frequent inhalation and exhalation, you can imagine at this time the surf, how the waves powerfully and quickly roll onto the shore. After a minute, we switch to deep and slow inhalation and exhalation - this breathing is similar to the ocean waves. Then we breathe “doggy” for another minute - very frequent shallow breathing. After that, almost by itself, very slow shallow breathing is obtained - the feeling that you can hardly breathe.

  • During any comfortable breathing, consciously relax certain parts of the body. We lie down and dictate to ourselves "forehead ... nasolabial folds ... lips ... tongue ... lower jaw ... neck ... shoulders ..." and so on down to the toes. We try to feel and relax exactly what we pay attention to.
  • Learning to sing. We take a deep breath, and as we exhale we sing the sound "ah-ah" or "mmm". In this case, both lips and throat should be relaxed. Singing like this is good for strong contractions. The main thing is not to break into a scream, but to sing in a relaxed and deep way.
  • Laughter is surprisingly good for relaxation. Although, if you understand the mechanics of the process, then laughter is a deep breath and a few sharp exhalations. Learn to laugh and relax!

Learning to move

And again - if before pregnancy you were engaged in dancing, any activity that teaches you to feel and control your body, then you already have a great bonus. Listen to your body and move as it tells you.

If there is no such practice, then it is worth learning how you can and should move during childbirth.

"Kitty". Starting position - support on your knees and palms. Controlling your breathing, swing your hips to the right and left, then bend your lower back up and down. In childbirth, many people want to lean not on their palms, but on their elbows or forehead, stretching their arms out in front of them. Helps to relax the belly, promotes better disclosure. Another option is standing on the floor and leaning your elbows on the windowsill / bedside table / headboard, while you can swing your hips.

Fitball jumping. If there is a large ball in the delivery room, it can greatly facilitate the flow of contractions. We sit on it fully, the heels rest on the floor. During the fight, we actively spring, or sway from side to side, watching our breathing, then we rest. You can rest by leaning back or forward, resting your hands on the bed.

Pain relieves some women in labor wide-apart squat... In this case, you need to hold onto the edge of the bed with your hands (that is, do not raise your hands high). Ideally, have your husband or midwife support your back.

What other ways are there to relieve pain?

There are, in fact, a lot of different options. Which one is right for you is unknown. But the more ways you know, the more likely it is that the right way will be found.

  • If the fear of childbirth is strong, attitudes about death, injuries, and the intolerance of the process have settled in my head, then it is best to go to a consultation with a psychologist. A good psychologist will help you identify the causes of fears, work through them and tune in to a positive mood.
  • If you are very afraid of pain and have a negative experience of inappropriate behavior in case of severe pain, it may be best to pay for an epidural in advance.
  • If you believe in God, pray. I experienced this powerful prayer myself. I share with you dear girls, and then in the comments I expect stories from you whether she helped you or not.

If you cannot endure the long agony of childbirth, let the woman in labor turn in the direction where the sun is in the sky, and if it is night, then the moon. She needs to cross herself three times and say this:
Oh my God,
I, slave (name), stand in front of you.
There are two thrones in front of me,
On those thrones Jesus and the Mother of God sit,
They look at my tears.
Blessed Mother Theotokos
Holds golden keys
she unlocks the meat caskets,
releases from the womb of the baby:
from my flesh, from hot blood.
Lord, take away the aches
pinches, pain inside!
How the Mother of God gave birth without suffering, without pain,
open the bone gate.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

  • Massage (self-massage) of the lower back and sacrum helps most women.
  • You can think of - husband, mother, sister, close friend.

Watch the video, they describe in detail about breathing, and about postures, and about massage:

I wish all pregnant women an easy delivery, healthy babies and good nights!
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DO NOT DISCHARGE !!! I read this article a couple of days ago. What can I say? I can say that the article is a reinsurer. Note described: "maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe ...." Maybe of course, but my childbirth and the postpartum period went PERFECTLY (apart from my individual problems from contractions to epidural anesthesia ...
And now, point by point (if you're interested).

Headaches that last for a long time are possible (if a puncture of the dura mater occurs, a puncture occurs in 3% of women, and 70% of such women suffer from headaches).

Possible months-long back pain DEPENDS ON THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S POPHESSIONOLISM. I ALREADY WRITTEN THAT IF HIS HIS HANDS HAVE CURVES, THEN IT IS POSSIBLE ... IT IS POSSIBLE AND WITHOUT THE BED TO GET UP LATER.

A decrease in blood pressure is possible, which will require being in the supine position and, possibly, intravenous fluids. BEFORE AND DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANESTHETIC, I HAVE PUT A DROP WITH PHYSICAL SOLUTION AND THE MIDWIFE CONTROLLED MY PRESSURE AND THE STATE OF THE CHILD. (AGAIN - DEPENDS ON THE PROFESSIONALISM AND THE ATTITUDE OF THE DOCTORS, BY THE WAY, GREAT FOR FREE AND WITHOUT AGREEMENTS)

Forces the woman to lie down and thereby removes the effect of gravity, which helps the child to advance (WRITTEN EARLIER, THAT GIVEN LATER 1.5 HOURS AFTER I HAVE MAKED EPIDURAL, NEITHER ME OR THE CHILD LACK OF GRAVITY IN THE "NEED" NEEDED "NEEDED"

Oxytocin administration may be required (especially in the first labor) ANSWER ABOVE

Shivering may occur NOT NOTED

There was a higher risk that forceps and vacuum extraction would be required (this increases the possibility of injury, fecal and urinary incontinence) NONE OF THE LIST WAS! She gave birth to herself on the 5th trail with a narrow pelvis and while the effect of anesthesia did not stop

The higher the likelihood that a caesarean section is required (especially if the EA is done too early, and in the first birth). ANSWER ABOVE. THERE WAS NO SPEECH ABOUT Caesarean.

Anesthesia can turn out to be unilateral or segmental (in sections). SO IT WAS FIRST, BUT THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST WAS A PROFESSIONAL AND QUICKLY CORRECTED IT!

May cause postpartum urinary retention.

It can cause the mother's temperature to rise to 38 C due to a violation of thermoregulation through the central nervous system (this can be very difficult to distinguish from infection, respectively, the risk of receiving antibiotics after childbirth is higher) THERE WAS NOTHING

May make it difficult to try WRITING ABOVE

May cause itching of the face, neck, chest WASN'T HAVE BEEN (PROBABLY THIS IS WHEN THE BIRTHDAY HAS AN ALERGY TO THIS DRUG)

It can lead to septic meningitis (introduction of infection with a puncture and prolonged standing of the catheter) CM ABOVE ... DO NOT GIVE BIRTH IN A BARN, A !!! IN A RESPECTING CHILDHOUSE, EVERYTHING IS DISPOSABLE AND NOBODY DOES IT BOILS AND DOESN'T LICK!

A hematoma may occur due to damage to the vessels of the epidural space. POSSIBLE, BUT THIS C-O-B-E-R-W-E-N-N-O IS NOT SCARY ... YOU DO NOT HAVE A HEMATOMA ???

Maybe there was NO postpartum hemorrhage

There may be a spinal cord injury (the medicine is injected under pressure) OU-OU .... WHAT STILL WRITE THE AUTHOR OF THE ARTICLE TO SCARE :) READ HOW ANETSESIA IS DONE AND CHOOSE THE BIRTHHOM WHERE DOCTORS - PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS!

You may be allergic to epidural drugs. DO YOU KNOW WHAT DRUGS YOU HAVE ANALERGY ?! YOU ARE ASKING THIS QUESTION FIRST!

May cause respiratory distress in the newborn baby and require mechanical ventilation, intubation, hospitalization
Often causes disorientation, impaired motility, difficulty in sucking, children after epidural anesthesia in their mother are 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with encephalopathy
Disrupts mother-child bonding
Children of mothers with fever are more likely to receive antibiotics

MY SON WAS BORN ON 9/9 BY APGAR AND HAS NO DISORIENTATION OR DISTURBANCES. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN US HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED ALREADY WHEN THEY POSITIONED ON MY BREAST. GREAT SUCKED. AND Ever since then, we have not parted with him. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH IT IN THE MATERNITY HOSPITAL, ANTIBIOTICS DIDN'T INJECT, THE TEMPERATURE DIDN'T RISE, THE APPETITE WAS EXCELLENT!

So ... maybe, of course, I was wildly lucky in childbirth and with an anesthesiologist, but I think that this article is akin to annotations for drugs - a reassurance in everything ...

I am not advocating anesthesia, but you shouldn't push it too much in this either - it's not all that scary. and I WILL REPEAT AGAIN one childbirth is not similar to the second ... I was also against anesthesia when I arrived at the hospital. but after 10 hours of contractions, when during the last 5 hours my contractions were almost a break: 1 minute, 20-40 seconds after 15-20 seconds. interval) are very strong, but ineffective (4 cm was "marking time" in place), the doctors themselves insisted that I should rest. Thank you for not stimulating me, but just letting me relax and sleep for an hour. PRiroda did everything by herself, provided that I did not "interfere" with her.

Greetings to all readers and guests of my blog. Today we are going to talk about how to make labor easier?

To begin with, you need to reduce the fear of childbirth, learn how to properly respond to contractions, using massage and breathing during contractions and attempts.

During contractions appear (the uterus contracts), the cervix opens and the baby moves along the birth canal. And the pain arises from:

  • Tension of ligaments and muscles
  • Dilution of the cervix
  • Pressure on the cervix and vagina

In order for the baby's progress to be easy, the mother needs to learn how to relax and behave calmly. If the mother is calm, her body produces a sufficient amount of oxytocin (a hormone that stimulates labor). If the mother panics and fears, adrenaline is produced in her body (a hormone that makes the muscles tense and the cervix stops contracting, thereby slowing down labor activity, provoking the production of an even larger portion of adrenaline).

And a vicious circle appears:

fear - muscle tension - pain - fear

You cannot control the contractions of the uterus, but you can consciously relax the muscles surrounding the uterus, thereby reducing pain.

You need to learn to overcome your fears, anxieties and worries and help your baby to be born as calmly as possible.

How can you reduce your fear of childbirth?

1. The unknown is known.

Everyone is frightened by the unknown and uncertainty. If you know the main stages of childbirth, you will have an idea of ​​what awaits you in prenatal, what contractions and attempts are, how to breathe correctly, it will be much easier and calmer for you.

It is best to go to the courses on preparing for childbirth, but you can also talk to your girlfriends who have given birth, read information on the Internet, and read special literature on this topic.

Choose in advance the maternity hospital where you are going to give birth. Find out about the features of this establishment. Find out what the conditions are. If you are very worried, choose the doctor you want to give birth to and discuss with him all the nuances, ask questions.

2. Pain is an ally, not an enemy.

Many people fear pain during labor, but pain is part of labor. By following special breathing and relaxation techniques during childbirth, you can endure the pain, relieve it and leave the strength to push.

But do not scream or silently endure pain with clenched teeth, so you will only interfere with the opening of the cervix and lose a lot of strength.

Pain is an advisor who will tell you when you need to relax, change position or take a certain position for the most comfortable passage of the baby through the birth canal.

3. The emergency case is ready!

It is much easier to prepare for the start of labor when you know that you have everything ready. Collect things in the maternity hospital in advance according to the list (the lists are available in the maternity hospital, antenatal clinics, friends who have given birth or on the Internet).

Decide how you are going to go to the hospital (call an ambulance or your spouse can take you), which road (so as not to get stuck in a traffic jam).

Prepare for any situations mentally, for example, the water in the store has moved away or contractions have begun while walking. Do not worry, you will be in time for everything, you have time. You can either get home or ask to be picked up. Most importantly, don't panic.

4. A positive attitude is the key to success!

Pray, meditate, sing. Introduce your baby how to hug him to the chest, how to kiss and hug. Think positively, don't use the word “not”.

5. Husband support - what?

Think in advance if you want to see someone close to you (husband, mother) during childbirth. What kind of help do you expect from them? Are you planning a partner birth or not? Just remember that your loved ones will not read your thoughts. It is necessary to explain what you want from them and at what moment.

6. Ah, that head!

During childbirth, you do not need to think about how quickly the childbirth ended, do not rush things. Your body knows what, how and when it is needed. Let him act.

How to reschedule contractions?

  • If you are at home, then water is your faithful assistant. For severe contractions, try submerging in warm water or taking a warm shower to relieve tension.
  • The warmth can help relieve pain. For example, it can be a bag filled with wheat (flax) grains. Such a bag can be heated in a microwave for several minutes, and it can keep warm for about an hour. This is a great way to warm your back or stomach. Alternatively, you can use a warm water bottle wrapped in a towel.
  • Go to the bathroom to empty your bladder as often as possible.
  • Use correct breathing during labor (more on that below).
  • Massage is another great way.
  • Successful posture (choose your position in which you are most comfortable with the contractions), change the position as often as possible.

During fights, you can:

  1. walk, stand with hands on a table or squat.
  2. get on all fours or sit on a chair with your legs apart
  3. lie on your side with pillows between your legs and under your breasts (if you decide to lie down)

Breathing stages

There are 3 stages of breathing + breathing during pushing, depending on which stage of labor you are in. These breathing techniques will help you relax and rest between contractions.

1st stage of breathing - deep breathing

This breathing should be deep. You need to inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. With the beginning of the contraction, start breathing like this, and with the end of the contraction, stop. It turns out about 6-9 such breaths per minute. If the contraction lasts 30 seconds, there will be about 3-6 breaths.

Stage 2 breathing - controlled breathing

It is used when the duration of the contractions is more than 1 minute (1-3 minutes). In this case, you need to breathe shallowly and as if with acceleration. The contraction begins slowly (at this time you need to make several chest breaths), then the contraction grows (we begin to breathe more shallowly) and reaches its peak (we breathe often and shallowly), then the contraction gradually subsides (breathing becomes less frequent, ends with deep inhalation-exhalation ).

Stage 3 - cleansing breath

It is used at the last stage of cervical opening. Contractions are now more sensitive, the distance between them is reduced.

So we do

1 deep breath

4 frequent shallow breaths

1 deep, intense breath through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth (as if you were chilling a soup)

Stage 4 - breathing during attempts

During attempts, you need to push (as if you really want to go to the toilet in a big way, but you have constipation).

So we do

  1. Chest deep breath
  2. Chest deep exhalation
  3. Full chest inhalation (you need to draw more air into the chest and "abdomen")
  4. Hold your breath for 30-50 seconds, and then slowly exhale the air as if blowing out a candle.
  5. Press your chin against your sternum (looking at your navel) and push down your belly.

In one fight, it turns out to push like this 2-3 times.

It is important to remember that deep breathing is the main breathing in labor. Always return to deep breathing if possible. Stay as long as possible at each stage of breathing. Only when necessary, include the next stage of breathing.

And yet, you can completely forget about all the techniques that you read. The most important thing is to listen to your body.

Types of breathing during childbirth:

Massage

  • Massage from the coccyx up to the lower back. Pressing firmly, slowly move your fists (fingers) from the tailbone to the lower back. 10-20 times per minute.
  • Move your fist from the sacrum to the lower back and back in circular pressing movements.

Listen carefully to your obstetrician as you push. The doctor will tell you when to push.

With the birth of a baby, all pains are quickly forgotten. And remember about the newborn to the breast in the hospital.

How to relieve pain during childbirth? Try during childbirth to learn to relax, not be afraid, listen to your body, help yourself with breathing and massage. Then the childbirth will pass calmly, without unnecessary pain and stress.

The mom-to-be counts every minute until she meets her baby. And yet, it is rare to find a pregnant woman expecting her first child who would not be afraid of the childbirth process. In addition, acquaintances who have already given birth often do not miss an opportunity to additionally "intimidate" the expectant mother, talking about the terrifying pains during labor. Let's figure out why pain occurs and how to deal with it. And in general - how to survive labor pains? What can be done to get rid of the pain, or at least to ease it?

Contractions during childbirth

The contractions indicate that the first stage has begun - disclosure. conventionally divided into three periods:

  • initial (opening of the uterine pharynx is about 3-4 cm, contractions are weak, irregular, painless for many);
  • medium (disclosure 4-8 cm, contractions become more frequent, become regular, repeat every three to five minutes, accompanied by pain);
  • transitional (full disclosure, 8-10 cm, frequent and strong contractions).

If contractions before childbirth in the initial period are transferred easily in most cases, then the future mother has a harder time. By the way, the line between the initial and middle periods is rather arbitrary, often one is replaced by the other almost imperceptibly.

Contractions during childbirth are necessarily accompanied by pain. Pain appears due to the fact that the uterine pharynx opens. Thus, it is impossible to get rid of them completely. But you can make them easier.

There are factors that can influence the severity of pain during labor:

  • the first (when the expectant mother still does not know in practice how the baby is born, she often exaggerates in her expectations the strength of the pain, and because of worries and stress, and sometimes even panic, the pain can really intensify);
  • lack of knowledge about childbirth (the more information a woman has about this phenomenon, the less she is afraid and worried, respectively, the weaker the pain);
  • painful periods (most likely, and labor pains will be quite painful).

You should go to the hospital when amniotic fluid is ruptured or when contractions are repeated every 10 minutes.

How to survive contractions

Many people know a simple and affordable way to deal with pain - taking anesthetics. However, he is not suitable for a future mother. After all, drugs have side effects that can have a negative effect on a woman in labor or her baby. How to get through a labor pain without using pain relievers?

First of all, you need to relax. Stress can increase pain. Correct breathing will also help. You need to breathe as follows: slowly and deeply inhale through your nose, counting to yourself to four, then just as slowly exhale through your mouth, counting to six. This method helps up to a certain point. When the contractions become strong and frequent, and deep breathing no longer reduces the intensity of the pain, it is necessary to "change tactics." First, you start breathing deeply. When the contraction intensifies, you begin to breathe quickly and shallowly through your mouth (have you seen how dogs breathe?) The contraction ends, the pain decreases - again switch to deep breathing.

A good advice on how to cope with contractions without pain is recommending a comfortable posture. It is difficult to say which one will be optimal for you - everything is very individual. But you can't lie on your back: this can impair the baby's blood supply. We bring to your attention several positions that often help women in labor to reduce discomfort. You can

  • rest your hands on the headboard, table, etc. and bend the lower back (you can wiggle the pelvis a little);
  • kneel down and swing from side to side;
  • stand up, legs apart shoulder-width apart, swaying from side to side;
  • take the knee-elbow position, bending the lower back;
  • lie on your side: one leg is bent at the knee, the other is straightened, there is a pillow between the legs.

You can also try walking. But if you don’t feel like doing it or it’s unpleasant, don’t force yourself.

If you have a fitball, it can also be used to relieve pain. Only it should be soft enough, not fully inflated. He will help you choose a position in which you will feel as comfortable as possible. Try to sit on it, roll, spring. Or kneel down and lean on the ball.

Water helps fight pain. However, not all doctors approve of the bath during labor. Therefore, check with your doctor beforehand. If he allows you to use this method, remember that the bath should not be hot! Banned bath? Then you can take a shower - that also helps.

When thinking about how to survive childbirth and labor, do not forget that you have loved ones who are always ready to help! How can they help you? For example, distract you with a conversation, provide moral support, give positive emotions. It also helps to reduce pain!