"Tips for Alleviating the Pain of Labor Contractions"
To relieve contraction pain, the first step is to replenish energy and regain physical strength during analgesia intervals. It is also important to drink plenty of water and regulate breathing patterns. One can choose to hold onto the back of a chair and sit across it, or adopt a comfortable position while lying in bed. When feeling tired from lying down, one can try walking around indoors. These small methods can help parturients relieve pain, mainly by diverting their attention.
Contraction pain is inevitable, and during contractions, expectant mothers should relax their minds and maintain a happy mood to ensure a smooth delivery. Listening to slow-paced music during contractions can alleviate the tension and anxiety felt during childbirth. It can also reduce the pain during contractions and aid in postpartum recovery. It is recommended to choose music that is most familiar and favorite to the parturient.
During contraction pain, parturients should not constantly focus on the pain. They can think about happy things or imagine the appearance of their baby and the things they will do for their baby in the future. When experiencing pain, it is helpful to distract attention by walking around and talking with their partner. Partners should comfort their wives and remind them to perform abdominal breathing before delivery.
When contractions become frequent, parturients should relax their entire body. Tension will not aid in delivery and may increase the difficulty of childbirth, making the pain feel more intense. If parturients are extremely tense and unable to relax, their partners should comfort them and perform deep breathing exercises together to reduce the sensation of pain.
