Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth
(HealthDay News) -- Pain is a virtual certainty during childbirth, but there are ways to ease the discomfort without medication.
The womenshealth.gov website mentions these no-medication possibilities:
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Practicing relaxation and breathing techniques.
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Relaxing in a warm shower or bath, or getting a gentle massage.
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Receiving hot and cold therapy, including placing a cool washcloth on the forehead or a heating pad on the lower back.
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Seeking the care and support of a doula, nurse or loved one.
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Trying various positions to get more comfortable, from crouching to walking.
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Listening to soothing music.
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Using a labor ball.
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