Comfort Measures
This breathing technique helps regulate pain perception and reduce anxiety during contractions.
What is patterned breathing?
This birthworker provides continuous, non-medical support during labor, birth, and postpartum.
What is a doula?
This vitamin, crucial for early fetal development, helps prevent neural tube defects.
What is folic acid (Vitamin B9)?
This nutrient-rich early milk is thick, yellow, and full of antibodies.
What is colostrum?
This traditional Mexican cloth is used for belly sifting, hip squeezes, and emotional comfort.
What is a rebozo?
This soothing comfort measure involves applying pressure or heat to the lower back during labor.This soothing comfort measure involves applying pressure or heat to the lower back during labor.
What is counterpressure or warm compress?
This licensed healthcare provider offers prenatal care and delivers babies in hospitals, homes, and birth centers.
What is a midwife?
High-protein foods are essential during pregnancy to support this part of the growing fetus.
What is fetal tissue and organ development?
This hormone causes the milk "let-down" reflex during nursing.
What is oxytocin?
This palm-sized item helps laboring people focus during contractions and activates pressure points in the hand.
What is a labor comb?
Used by doulas to gently sway and support the pelvis, this traditional fabric is common in Latinx cultures.
What is a rebozo?
This professional specializes in teaching childbirth education classes.
What is a childbirth educator?
Iron-rich foods help prevent this common pregnancy condition characterized by fatigue and dizziness.
What is anemia?
The best way to establish milk supply is to nurse or pump at this frequency in the first weeks.
What is every 2–3 hours?
This compact electronic device sends gentle pulses to help with back pain.
What is a TENS unit?
This handheld tool provides rhythmic vibration and is often placed on the lower back or sacrum.
What is a TENS unit?
This practitioner supports infant feeding with advanced knowledge of latch, supply, and milk transfer.
What is a lactation consultant (IBCLC)?
This group of foods—including leafy greens and citrus—supports immune function and iron absorption.
What are Vitamin C-rich foods?
A baby that struggles to latch may benefit from support from this specialist.
What is a lactation consultant?
This item may contain lavender or peppermint and supports relaxation or alertness through scent.
What are essential oils?
This non-medical method involves setting up dim lights, soft music, and aromatherapy.
What is creating a calming birth environment?
This birthworker may help with feeding plans and postpartum healing but doesn’t attend the birth itself.
What is a postpartum doula?
This nutrient supports brain development and is found in fatty fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds.
What is omega-3 fatty acid?
This position involves lying on your side and can be helpful during night feedings.
What is side-lying position?
Used to cool the birthing person between contractions, this tool offers simple relief.
What is a handheld fan?