6 things to do during labour so it doesn't hurt like hell

Different positions may offer comfort to different women during labour.

The panic button switches on the moment your water breaks and the contractions begin. You are restless and feel like taking a stroll. However, everyone around is trying to make you comfortable by ensuring you lie down and breathe properly. Lying down on your back is, in fact, the worst position during the labour process. Here are 5 things that could make labour pain worse. Contractions and experiencing the different stages of labour is obviously a painful and tiring process. However, changing positions frequently while facing the contractions will help you relax and cope with the pain in a better way. This video shows you other ways in which you can handle labour pains in a better way and make it less painful for yourself.

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