What Are Natural Comfort Measures?

Talk about these comfort measures with your labour support person.

Slow and Deep Breathing

• Take a deep, relaxing breath at the first of each contraction
  
  
• Continue slow, deep breathing
  
  
• Breathe out with a sigh

This will help you take your mind off the contractions.

Walking, Rocking and Kneeling

• Try moving in a rhythmic motion
  
  
• Stay upright and change positions

This will make you more comfortable and help your labour advance.

You may also want to try:

• Bathing
  
  
• Showering
  
  
• Massage
  
  
• Soft music
  
  
• Hot or cold packs