Remake of Early Labour Activity by Renae Coleman

water in early labour. shower/bath!

22039375 — 2022-08-02 02:57:06 UTC

Acupressure.

2022-08-02 06:21:09 UTC

Going for a walk

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Aromatherapy

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https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/89860955048049023/

Massage in early labour

2022-08-04 05:04:44 UTC

Helping women in labour

2022-08-04 11:15:23 UTC

Imagine dancing your baby out! I'd love to bust a move with some labouring Mummas! Hopefully this link works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNZNRJiEt5U
What a fun, relaxed atmosphere this would create.

Stay Hydrated

2022-08-05 09:38:46 UTC

It's like a marathon so got to keep your fluids and energy up.

Listening to Music

2022-08-05 15:21:47 UTC

Music has the potential to reduce pain felt in early labour, as well as create the relaxing environment most conducive to a positive labour and birth.

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/music-for-pain-relief-during-labor/#:~:text=Researchers%20think%20that%20listening%20to,CNSC%20mechanism)%20to%20relieve%20pain.

-Bianca

Cuddling with partner and getting those hormones flowing.

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Keep that bladder empty, more comfortable for mum and more room for baby to move down

- Ineke

https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/giving-birth-first-stage-of-labour

2022-08-07 01:50:54 UTC

TENS - Make sure to hire one for maternity to give you an extra boost. TENS is a method of pain relief for people with chronic pain or women in labour. A TENS machine delivers a small electrical current to the body through electrodes attached to the skin.

- Ineke

Keep it to yourself

2022-08-07 03:18:59 UTC

Kemi Johnson calls it a secret sensations party. When you first notice something happening, keep it a beautiful secret between you and your baby. Note the feeling then ignore it until you can't ignore it anymore!

Nourish your body with food!

2022-08-07 04:19:45 UTC

Eating nourishing and satiating foods in early labour will help women keep their energy and strength up for the hours and days ahead.

Mindfulness and imagery

2022-08-07 05:24:22 UTC

Practicing meditation and mindfulness between contractions can prepare your headspace for labour and birth. Mental imagery of surges washing over you like waves can be empowering to reduce your experience of pain. It promotes a calm environment.

Sifting with a rebozo

2022-08-08 09:32:22 UTC

Heat pack/Hot water bottle

2022-08-08 12:10:05 UTC

Using heat can help to relax women, and to reduce discomfort experienced in early labour - Shannon

DENY: Just pretend it's not happening. Do fun and relaxing things that you enjoy and don't pay attention until you need to.

2022-08-08 12:20:55 UTC

Sleep, rest, relax!

2023-08-02 06:37:56 UTC

It's easy to want to get up and go to get things moving but as we know, early labour can be really drawn out so resting and sleeping where possible is super important. It can be difficult to get good sleep between even infrequent contractions but relaxing in a bath, eyes closed, can help to reserve energy for the later stages if sleep isnt possible

Combs for labour and pain relief

2023-08-04 02:47:19 UTC

https://calmbirth.com.au/using-a-comb-for-pain-relief/

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Acupressure during labour

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BREATHE! Learning new ways of breathing for each "stage" can help relax and focus the body and mind.
- Georgia (2023)

water immersion.

2023-08-05 11:45:43 UTC

Water immersion has been shown to be a calming and soothing method for labouring women. The use of water immersions gives the sensation of weightlessness, taking pressure off tired and tender muscles and joints. Alternatively, some women find the water pressure from a shower to be an effective tool to help ease the pain and discomfort.

2023-08-05 22:54:01 UTC

https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/best-labor-positions-for-speeding-up-labor

2023-08-06 05:04:02 UTC

Listen to and trust your body!

Try some yoga moves to open your pelvis; pelvis tilting, rocking, circling, stair walking

Massage! Get those endorphins flowing!

2023-08-06 06:24:12 UTC

WSP-Managing your labour.V4.pdf

Massage can help reduce anxiety and encourage you to feel confident. Massage stimulates the production of hormones called endorphins. These hormones act as natural pain killers and mood enhancers. In labour your support person can massage different areas including the shoulders, head, back, feet, legs and hands. Your partner or other support person can use long, flowing strokes, or large circular strokes. For low back discomfort we suggest you are massaged with smaller movements and with firm pressure. Massage can help ease your muscle tension in labour and help you relax.

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Hydrotherapy :)

2023-08-07 13:32:20 UTC

Women don't necessarily have to birth in the water but sitting in a bath of just warm water is beneficial during early labour as it can help take the pressure of the pelvis and back and relieve a bit of that tension!

2023-08-08 01:10:43 UTC

Affirmations

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To keep one calm and confident during the stages of labour.

Exercises and positions for labour

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https://youtu.be/zgViehC8xrA?feature=shared