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Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide

As a childbirth instructor, I am fascinated by pain, our responses to it, and how to make painful experiences better. Because of this, I have found many, many ways to decrease the suffering of women and to make birth more enjoyable. And yes, I believe birth can absolutely be enjoyable!

Over the years I have written down and shared with you all what I’ve discovered about decreasing labor pains. Some of it is more obvious information, like changing laboring positions. And some of it is less known and obvious. For example, did you know that when you keep your eyes open during an experience of pain your perception of pain is lessened? Crazy, but true.

The following is a compilation of Mother Rising’s best work on the subject of decreasing labor pains. I hope that you click through, learn a few things, and are able to apply them to your upcoming birth.

PS – Make sure to read the comments on How to Get Through Transition Without an Epidural. They are quite inspiring!

Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide

As a childbirth instructor, I am fascinated by pain, our responses to it, and how to make painful experiences better. Because of this, I have found many, many ways to decrease the suffering of women and to make birth more enjoyable. And yes, I believe birth can absolutely be enjoyable! From labor positioning, back labor, and breathing techniques, "Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide" helps parents have an easier childbirth and transition to motherhood. #naturalbirth #hospitalbirth #thirdtrimester #laboranddelivery

Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide

One of the biggest concerns new parents have is about the pain of childbirth.

"What will it feel like? Will it be more than I can handle? How can I decrease labor pains?

From labor positioning, back labor, to breathing techniques, use Decreasing Labor Pains: A New Parents Guide for an easier childbirth and transition to motherhood.

Fenomatch

Friday 9th of October 2020

I don't know if I'm going to be brave enough to keep my eyes open during bouts of pain! Thank you very much for the list of tips

Lindsey VanAlstyne

Wednesday 28th of October 2020

Ha! It does require courage, that's for sure. You're so very welcome!