11 SECRETS TO AN EASIER LABOR

Labor has three stages

First stage.. Cervix which is the opening of the uterus dilates from 0cm to 10 cm. (Full Dilation)

Second stage… Cervix is fully dilated and mum can push baby out with midwives support

Third stage… Placenta is delivered

Contractions cause the cervix to dilate and it can be painful. Some few things you can do to ease the pain

🔴Walk around if your doctor confirms its ok to do so

🔴Warm showers

🔴Listening to music or engage in a healthy conversation with your support persons

🔴Sacral massage from your support person

🔴Assume a comfortable position. One that makes the birth easier. Learn about birth positions

🔴Eat enough if you are permitted to do so especially when no danger is anticipated

🔴Cooperate with your midwife. Always talk about your needs and how you feel with your midwife or doctor

🔴Request for pain relief. It should be in your birth plan

🔴Watch your favorite video or a healthy conversation with a loved one

🔴Dancing helps especially in the first stage of labor

🔴Don’t forget prayer works as well

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