What options are available for pain management?
HYPNOBIRTHING & BIRTH EDUCATION:
To start we believe being educated and knowledgeable of the birth process is one of the best methods for pain management. We have seen the best results from moms that practice hypnobirthing during labor & delivery, so we highly recommend this method to eliminate anxieties and fears associated with the birth process. However, hypnobirthing and birthing classes are NOT a requirement and you are free to take any child birth class that works for you.
For more information on Hypnobirthing hosted at NBC&WW Los Angeles w/ Nina Phelan please visit www.thesoulfulbirth.com
HYDROTHERAPY:
We believe in the power of warm water. For that reason, we have a large tubs in all of our birth suites that you may labor in and out of. Warm water does wonders during intense labor surges and may help alleviate the sensations of labor.
BREATHING TECHNIQUES:
Our midwives are experts in breathing techniques that can be used to alter your pain & anxiety levels, as well as help you become more relaxed.
LABOR MOVEMENTS:
NBC&WW midwives are specialist when it comes to positions and techniques to ease pain and increase comfort. Our midwives know different movements, positions, birth stool/ball use, rebozo use, and many other methods to help you have the best and most effective natural birth experience. One of the best coping mechanisms during labor is to get moving.
TENS UNIT:
TENS is a drug-free kind of pain relief often used by women in early labor. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
What are the advantages of TENS?
- You can keep moving around while using it.
- It won’t directly interfere with your labor.
- You can use it for as long as you want to and take it off if you want or need to.
- There are no lasting side-effects.
- It’s safe for you and your baby.
- It can be used for a home birth.
- It’s portable and non-invasive.
For more information like that featured above click this link: www.babycentre.co.uk/a542581/tens
