Comfort Measures
Using a birth pool or laboring in the shower is known as this.
What is hydrotherapy?
Position that is best when the client has back pain.
What is hands and knees?
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What is an S?
Guided meditations, inward focus, and patterned breathing that promote a deep relaxation
What is Hypnobirthing or Hypnosis
Sitting backwards on this can help with if there's lots of pressure and aid in relaxing the pelvic floor.
What is the toilet?
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What is a C?
This very effective comfort measure can be done alone, with a partner, or with a long cloth.
What is a hip squeeze?
Walking, slow dancing, lunging, and bending at the waist leaning on a bed or other surface are example of this type of position.
What is Upright or Standing
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What is an I?
Name a position that is good for both labor and pushing.
What is side lying, squatting, hands and knees, or lunging.
I am looking for a doula to support my birth with estimated due date of 4/12/24. I need someone who will support my wishes for hospital birth with pain meds and not give me grief about it.
What is a D?
3 positions that work well when the client has an epidural.
What is side lying (with peanut ball), throne position in bed, semi reclining
I'm looking for some guidance on writing my birth plan. I've downloaded several from the internet but I'm not sure which one is best to make sure my wishes are followed at the hospital. My sister says to keep it short and sweet while my best friend says to write out every single detail. My mom says they don't really matter. Help!
What is an S?