Labour - How To Prepare Yourself!
Everyone has a horror story to tell you. From the moment you
become pregnant, close friends, family and even strangers
will have a birth experience to share with you. If it's
negative, it's just what you don't need. Most of us are
absolutely terrified of a horrible labour ordeal, so here we
tell you how to prepare yourself! There is no hiding the
truth, labour absolutely does hurt, like nothing you have
ever felt before in your life! But we survive it and believe
it or not even forget about the pain we went through.
One of the best ways to prepare yourself for labour is to
know what to expect. Go to your ante-natal classes at the
hospital and do view the video. Yes you will squirm and be
frightened, however you will know what will probably happen
when you go into labour.
It's okay to ask friends who have been through the
experience but speak to the ones who will be most honest
with you and not just embellish the story to create a real
drama!
Speak to your midwife or Obstetrician and even read
magazines such as Practical Parenting where they have real
life experiences as told by their readers.
Learn about your pain relief options and decide on what will
be best for you and remember to list it in your birth plan.
Most hospitals will allow you to bring some comforts from
home such as aromatherapy--soothing oils to massage or burn
in the room or even relaxing music.
Importantly, don't get tense about going into labour. You
will only make it worse for yourself. A tense pregnant mum
is setting herself up for a long and painful labour as it
will make all your muscles tight and difficult for your baby
to emerge. Enlist your birth partner in helping you to relax
and try to enjoy this magical moment!
About the Author
As well as being a fulltime Mother, Monique is a partner in Bella Creations, an online gift shop specialising in unique gift arrangements & individual gift products for Men, Women & Babies. To view her gift range, log on at Baby Gifts Australia.
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