I’ve been through childbirth 8 time - and after the first couple of babies, I started looking into how to handle the ring of fire during a natural birth with as little pain as possible! I discovered some techniques that helped me push out babies with far less pain - including a 10lb 10oz baby boy.Using perineal massage and conditioning during pregnancy can reduce or prevent the “ring of fire” during your baby’s birth. During the birth itself use position changes and breathing to slow pushing down and prevent pain. You should avoid holding your breath and coaching pushing, if possible,...…I’ve been through childbirth 8 time - and after the first couple of babies, I started looking into how to handle the ring of fire during a natural birth with as little pain as possible! I discovered some techniques that helped me push out babies with far less pain - including a 10lb 10oz baby boy.Using perineal massage and conditioning during pregnancy can reduce or prevent the “ring of fire” during your baby’s birth. During the birth itself use position changes and breathing to slow pushing down and prevent pain. You should avoid holding your breath and coaching pushing, if possible,...WW…

Every mom-to-be is encouraged to write a birth plan: a long list of what you definitely want and what you definitely don’t want during your birth. The problem with these birth plans (often reaching 2-3 pages in length) is that they tend to be ignored by doctors, nurses, and even midwives.Sadly, they’re a “nod and smile” thing for care providers. They nod and smile when you present the document – then completely disregard them during your birth.Before you get upset with the doctors and nurses, take a minute to read on. See, it’s not really their fault that they dump the birth plan. Firstly,...…Every mom-to-be is encouraged to write a birth plan: a long list of what you definitely want and what you definitely don’t want during your birth. The problem with these birth plans (often reaching 2-3 pages in length) is that they tend to be ignored by doctors, nurses, and even midwives.Sadly, they’re a “nod and smile” thing for care providers. They nod and smile when you present the document – then completely disregard them during your birth.Before you get upset with the doctors and nurses, take a minute to read on. See, it’s not really their fault that they dump the birth plan. Firstly,...WW…

Using counterpressure in labor is a quick way to bring pain relief when needed! Most women know "back labor" can make contractions more painful, and that counter-pressure stops that. It's a good tool, but it's also important to understand why back labor happens and when other methods can bring relief and get labor moving more smoothly.Your baby's position greatly impacts what you feel during the contractions. Using techniques that reposition your baby can speed labor up and make contractions less painful. I'll discuss what causes back labor, the pros and cons of counter pressure,...…Using counterpressure in labor is a quick way to bring pain relief when needed! Most women know "back labor" can make contractions more painful, and that counter-pressure stops that. It's a good tool, but it's also important to understand why back labor happens and when other methods can bring relief and get labor moving more smoothly.Your baby's position greatly impacts what you feel during the contractions. Using techniques that reposition your baby can speed labor up and make contractions less painful. I'll discuss what causes back labor, the pros and cons of counter pressure,...WW…