Breast Feeding - English

Comfort Measures During Labor and Delivery – Non Medication Methods There are some things you can do to help deal with the discomfort of labor without medication. Support Person This is the person you have chosen to go through labor with you. They can help with the methods of pain relief discussed below. This person can remind you to breathe, provide touch, distraction and help you change position. Patterned Breathing This can help provide comfort and focus during labor. It also helps with oxygen flow to your baby. You may use different breathing patterns throughout your labor. In early labor, slow steady breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth can help. As contractions increase in strength and frequency, you might find small quick breaths are better with a slow cleansing breath at the end of the contraction. There is no right or wrong way to breathe. Use

the method which helps you. Focus and Distraction

In this method you will focus all your attention on one thing during a contraction. It might be an object or photograph of something you love, closing your eyes and thinking of a special place, smell or person. Meditation is another way to focus.

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