[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]Why is labor painful?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”5″ ][cs_content_seo]The pain you feel during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix as it’s opening. Some have described labor pains as extremely strong menstrual cramps.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]Ways to manage pain while in labor\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”7″ ][cs_content_seo]Quiet and calm room
Music of my choice
Nice smells
Dimmed lights
Walking or dancing
Changing positions
Breathing/Relaxation
Visualization/Hypnosis
Massage
Acupressure (pressure points)
Birthing ball
Hot/cold pack
Shower/Bath
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
Pain medication and/or epidural
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”8″ ][cs_content_seo]Can I change my pain management during labor?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”9″ ][cs_content_seo]YES! Having a baby is a very personal experience. You do have choices. It’s so important that you speak up and tell your doctor or midwife what you want and need.
When you are in labor, the safety of you and your baby comes first. That may mean you need to change your birth plan in the room. That’s okay! That’s normal. Make sure you and your birth partner have the information you need from your doctor or midwife to make the right choice for your family.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”10″ ][cs_element_image _id=”11″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”12″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”13″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”14″ ][cs_element_text _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]Have more questions?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”16″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”17″ ][cs_element_button _id=”18″ ][cs_content_seo]Return to library\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Call your Pacify doula\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”20″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”21″ ][cs_element_text _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]Sources: www.mothersadvocate.org, The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin with Katie Rohs. https://www.lamaze.org/parent-information\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content]