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Contractions, COAT & Contact

 

Remember informed birthing is the key for natural birthing, thanks to Lamaze classes and support by Birth Village, we knew at what stage of labor we are at. My wife was able to distinguish irregular and regular contractions.

At every water discharge we used to remember the acronym COAT (Color, Odor, Amount and Time) and report to Birth Village. Thanks to comfort measure classes, I was able to provide necessary massage and hot bag massage support to reduce the contraction pain. Once in a while we use to measure contractions period and interval.

Read this for more details:

1.   http://www.childbirthconnection.org/giving-birth/labor-pain/comfort-relief/ (with Images)

2.   https://www.nwh.org/patient-guides-and-forms/maternity-guide/maternity-chapter-3/comfort-measures-during-labor-and-delivery-non-pharmacological-methods (More details)

 

Birth Village had given essential oils for massage to stimulate happy hormone (Oxytocin) and relieve stress. Few movements/positions/breathing tips were taught to increase pelvis realignment, to make contractions feel less painful.

We were in frequent contact with the midwife about the situation and we were being guided with all the information and necessary counselling

We were waiting for few days after the water discharge, we had discussions with Priyanka about why the labor pain has still not started, she said “Your body is getting ready, similarly your mind should also be ready, you need to decide to go into labor, do not hold back. Or if you have any cravings, do it and mentally get ready for labor.” Mind has the power to control, and it sends signal through hormones like Oxytocin, Endorphins, Adrenaline (Cortisol), and Dopamine etc…

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