Natural Methods of Labor Pain Relief

Many natural methods help women to relax and make pain more manageable. Things women do to ease the pain include:

• Trying breathing and relaxation techniques
• Taking warm showers or baths
• Getting massages
• Using heat and cold, such as heat on lower back and cold washcloth on forehead
• Having the supportive care of a loved one, nurse, or doula
• Finding comfortable positions while in labor (stand, crouch, sit, walk, etc.)
• Using a labor ball
• Listening to music