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Recommendations – What’s in my birth bag?<\/h1>\n

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Uses the pain-gate control theory to override and reduce labor pain signals.<\/p>\n

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Transcutaneous Electronic Nerve Stimulus Powerful distraction from labor pain.\u00a0 Sticky pads placed on your back give small electrical impulses. Some report complete relief from labor pain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Various stimulation tools ranging for light touch (effluerage)\u00a0 to deep vibration can help reduce pain and increase relaxation in labor.<\/p>\n

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Clary Sage- shown to boost Serum oxytocin levels.<\/p>\n

Peppermint and\/or Ginger-\u00a0 Help with nausea in labor<\/p>\n

Lavender- Help reduce inflammation, calms and relaxes your body.<\/p>\n

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Local heat can help relax tense muscles, Ice can help with pain, and inflammation. both are helpful distractions in labor. For heat, I recommend a plug in heating pad with a long cord, or microwaveable heat belts.\u00a0 For ice, the old fashioned refillable ice bags you can fill with new pellet ice is best.<\/p>\n

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Labor is a workout!\u00a0 It gets very warm in transition.\u00a0 A rechargeable fan you can mount on your bed can keep you cool without freesing the room for you baby’s imminent arrival!<\/p>\n

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I recommend ALL pregnant women have access to an appropriately sized birth ball especially for the third trimester and labor.\u00a0 They come in several sizes to accommodate height differences.\u00a0 55-75cm.\u00a0 When inflated properly, your knees should be at or slightly below the level of your hips\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Also sized to your leg length- this tool is vital for positioning your last weeks of pregnancy and during\u00a0 labor to make space where baby needs it for a faster, easier birth.<\/p>\n

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Hydration is key in labor and postpartum!\u00a0 Having a container that can lay in the bed with you, and that you can sip from without sitting up and that keeps your favorite drink at the desired temperature is so important.<\/p>\n

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Recommendations<\/h2>\n

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Consider researching how these<\/h4>\n

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Perinatal Care Adjacent fields<\/h2>\n

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May benefit you and your baby<\/p>\n

Accupuncture<\/p>\n

Pelvic Floor Therapy<\/p>\n

Chiropractic care using the Webster Method<\/p>\n

Moxibustion\u00a0<\/p>\n

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