10th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Jingle/Poem Repetition
This tool comes from the book "Birthing From Within", by Pam England and Rob Horowitz. Pam calls it a "self-hypnotic jingle". It's a rhythmic affirmation that states an outcome you want. In this epi...
30 Des 20222min
9th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- The Comb Hack
How can a comb help you manage pain during labor? Squeezing a comb during labor activates the Gates Control Theory of Pain, which says that when the pain "gates" are closed, you feel less pain. In...
22 Des 20221min
8th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Massager
We've talked about counterpressure and light touch, but let's talk about something everyone loves: a good massage. A massager can help relieve pain during contractions and can be used to help you re...
22 Des 20221min
7th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy works by stimulating the part of your brain responsible for emotions and memories. This includes the part responsible for anxiety and fear. In this episode, I share how aromatherapy can...
20 Des 20221min
6th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Light Touch Massage
How can light touch massage help relieve pain during labor? Did you know that light touch massage can release endorphins? Endorphins help us cope with pain. In today's special episode, I share how...
19 Des 20221min
5th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Counterpressure
What is counterpressure and how can it help relieve pain during contractions? In this episode, I talk about what counterpressure is and how it can be used during labor for pain relief. I also share ...
18 Des 20222min
4th Day of Christmas: Coping With Pain During Labor- Hypnobirthing, Meditation, Breathing Techniques
What is Hypnobirthing? How can it help you have a better birth? What's the difference between Hypnobirthing and meditation? In this special episode, I share a little about how hypnobirthing, meditat...
17 Des 20225min
3rd Day of Christmas Special: Coping With Pain During Labor- Birth Affirmations
Have you ever heard of birth affirmations before? How do birth affirmations work? What are some good birth affirmations? In this special episode, I share about how birth affirmations affect our min...
16 Des 20225min
