advice about labor

when it comes to going into labor for the first time on your own or having an induction what can you recommend when it comes to things to help, or breathing techniques to practice? Just want the best advice

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yes i am!

did you get pitocin ???

i turn 37 weeks tomorrow if she doesn’t come before 39 weeks ill need to be induced

did it hurt?

I recommend gentle birthing app and/or the hypnobirthing by Siobhan Miller to help learn coping and breathing mechanisms. During a contraction breathe in for 4 and out for 8 and do this 4 times and that will be the length of a contraction. Then work on relaxing in between contractions. Breathe in peace breathe out tension. Can squeeze combs or acupressure balls during contractions too.

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