Non-pharm labor techniques

BREATHING: Deep
breathing
allows for
comfort,
relaxation,
and more
oxygen to the
baby

POSITIONING: Upright
positions are
best! This can
include:
sitting,
standing,
hands & knees

HYDRATION: Staying
hydrated is
key! Water,
juice,
popsicles, and
broth are all
acceptable

BIRTHING BALL: Allows for hip

movement,
comfort,
easier up and
down
movement,
encourages
baby to drop
down 

TOUCH & Blocks the

MASSAGE: pain signal in
the brain,
allows for
pleasure to
take over
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