Childbirth Preparation

Pain or discomfort is a natural part of childbirth for most women. Most pregnant women are concerned about how they will cope with labour and childbirth. It is difficult to know in advance how much pain or discomfort you will have during birth or how you will deal with it. You may find it helpful to learn how pain can be relieved with childbirth preparation techniques or drugs, or a combination of both.

Parents to be often attend childbirth preparation classes to learn relaxation techniques for labour and delivery.

Childbirth preparation is a means of coping with pain and reducing discomfort. The most common methods of preparation-Lamaze, Bradley, and Read-are based on the theory that much of the pain of childbirth is caused by fear and tension. Although there are differences in specific techniques, classes usually seek to relieve pain through the general principles of education, support, relaxation, paced, breathing, focusing, and touch.

If you want further information about a particular method of childbirth preparation, ask your doctor to refer you to a childbirth educator. And our next post about it ............
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