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Another comfort measure tip from my wonderful back up doula Aimee:
Rebozos are a great tool for pregnancy, labour, delivery and parenting. Here Aimée and Jill demonstrate using the rebozo for relieving lower back pain or hip pain prenatally and in labour.
It also helps with the progression of labour as it helps to realign the pelvis in a way that helps the baby wiggle down further which in turn can signal the body to produce more oxytocin (the hormone that tells the muscles of the uterus to contract).
We also demo how to secure the rebozo in the hip squeeze position so that your hands are free for massage, hand holding, or whatever the mom needs. It’s also helpful if the mom wants the hip squeeze *and* wants to be free to walk around. This is my own innovation!
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A great little film on how to use a foam back roller to relieve aches and pains prenatally & postpartum and to provide comfort in labour, made by my fabulous back up doula. adarbirthservices.com
more about “Relieve back pain in pregnancy, labou…“, posted with vodpod
Here is my handout for different positions and movements women may find useful during labour:
*pictures by Janelle Durham
Acupressure can be a very useful tool for coping with the pain of labour. I found I used it a more than anything at the last birth I attended. It’s safe, effective, and easy for parents to learn to do themselves.
The following is a link to a wonderful booklet written by Debra Betts – NZRN,MBAA,NZRA.
Check out her website
