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Surges (aka contractions) during birth are understandably one of the primary sources of labor stress for many women. Because they’re a lot to manage, we often think there’s a lot we have to do during a surge to get through it - and this can cause overwhelm. But in my experience as a doula and birther, the two most effective tools you can use to move past the discomfort of a surge is to breathe and visualize. Committing your body to long slow breaths, and focusing your mind on tasks like counting, or imagining yourself being drawn up a large wave, can pull your focus away from pain and allow more “I got this” to enter your experience. Then, when the surge subsides, check in with your body to see if a position change, a sip of water, or someone pressing on your back (or another part of your body) during the next surge will be helpful. While there are numerous other tools that can be helpful, these are my personal go-tos. Please feel free to offer additional suggestions below! :) #birthtips #naturalbirthing #childbirtheducator #childbirthpreparation #childbirthclasses
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