Pain Managment during labor:

This can be a heavy topic when it comes to laboring. As a mom, you want to feel as comfortable as possible while going through such a beautiful moment, bringing your babies into this world. There are a few main types of relief.

Counter pressure & Hip Squeezing:

Hip Squeezing:

• Allows more room for baby to move down

• The soothing motion can allow baby to rotate and descend

• Relieves discomfort by decreasing tension in uterine ligaments

Counter Pressure:

• Decreases back labor

• Helps with anxiety

• Partner involvement

• Losen’s ligaments + relaxing the pelvic floor

Water Birth:

• Warm water reduces the perception of pain

• Lessens anxiety

• Helps the release of natural endorphins