A lot of ppl think breathing techniques to just get through the “pain” but they’re really for shifting focus and trying to work through and with the ctrx not against it. Having some one breathe with u
2024-08-09 17:06:01
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Amber :
The Freya app. It counts your breathing for you, and has calming music between contractions. I literally just put headphones on and use it for every single contraction until it’s time to push.
2024-08-09 17:28:19
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Whitney Taylor :
Hypnobirthing helped prep me but then I met myself in labor and nothing helped. I wish I had an open mindset going in because I felt such guilt afterwards. Good luck and we'll wishes 💕
2024-08-09 16:36:29
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docmom :
Just know that every birth is different and if you change your mind and want more medical pain management- that’s OK. In fact, it’s better if it leaves you sane & ready to care for your newborn ❤️
2024-08-10 12:13:14
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Aurora 🏳️🌈 Urban Homestead :
Tub, tens unit. And changing my language to pressure and intensity over pain.
2024-08-09 18:55:31
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whatadoulado :
Vocalize in low tones. You have to let the contraction wash over you and not fight against it. Vocalizing (like mooing) keeps your muscles loose and gives you something else to focus on
2024-08-09 18:11:39
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ACABforCuteT🍉 :
Counter pressure is the only thing they helped me 🤣
2024-08-09 17:57:05
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Olivia | naturally minded mama :
Water. But seriously mindset and knowing surrendering to the flames is part of it
2024-08-09 19:03:13
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Mallorie Paulina :
Hypnobirthing! I did no epidural. I got a burn comb but didn’t use it because clenching your fists can keep the body closed. I focused on releasing and relaxing every part of my body. Look up
2024-08-09 16:57:18
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Mali🌻 :
Honestly by staying home as long as possible you’re not able to get one 😅 that’s what happened to me, i spent a lot of time on the toilet was the most comfortable spot.
2024-08-10 00:46:24
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Auna | Birth•Motherhood :
Let go and surrender to your body! Upright laboring and swaying were my bffs
2024-08-09 18:14:57
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Maci Belle :
Comb method for sure helped. And the tub but the comb in the car was nice
2024-08-09 16:51:59
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Astral :
I was too late so my pain management was a nurse softly touching my arm and saying "oh sweetie it's too late for that" in the absolute sweetest voice when I said wait I wanted an epidural 😂
2024-08-09 16:49:22
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Mel | Med Student :
Affirmations, pump up music and dissociation (I made myself a little blanket fort over my head to make my own little labor land)
2024-08-09 16:41:43
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Kathy :
I'm curious why some women want to experience the pain? i experienced it for 3 hours or so until I finally got my epidural and that was definitely enough
2024-08-28 00:15:34
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Genevieve Kelley :
The best pain management is movement. If you’re still, you’ll hurt. Knowing it’s just a pressure wave and it’ll only last one minute- of that the peak is roughly at the 30second mark.
2024-08-22 21:54:38
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Carolyn Grayce :
Doula here...get a doula. Shower/tub , birth combs, not getting multiple cervical checks, birth affirmations,practicing different labor positions. staying out of the bed,
2024-08-15 02:18:52
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Jrob :
I just paced like a wild animal. That helped a ton.
2024-08-09 23:42:23
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Gio 🌱 Doula | CBE | CLE :
Have someone there who will be firm with making you MOVE through ctx, when people freeze is usually when they panic, if you can move you can breathe!
2024-08-09 21:58:50
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cassmarizu :
Don’t fight the contractions relax and let them pass. Make sure you empty your bladder regularly so it’s not making labor last longer. This is your 3rd be prepared for a faster labor just in case
2024-08-09 19:53:54
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baileybee146 :
everyone will say a warm compress, but a cold compress and ice pack was what actually helped! also, don't get in the tub too early, it zaps all your strength!
2024-08-09 19:23:38
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Jenna Guido :
Birthing comb!!!
2024-08-09 18:17:26
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bam94_ :
You got this!!!!!!!! I loved the Marie Monaghan HypnoBirthing tracks and affirmations
2024-08-09 18:08:14
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Leah Olson :
Mine was not planned unmedicated and I didn’t handle it well 😂 but counter pressure my husband and nurses took turns getting on the bed while I leaned over the back of it and they pushed HARD on my
2024-08-09 18:02:22
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Madison Trudeau :
Read the book, “Practical ways to make your birth better” by the positive birth company!! So helpful! - a homebirther
2024-08-09 17:46:42
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