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This is what laboring at home the most I could looked like for me. I wish I would’ve prepared myself more mentally. However I did not want to go to the hospital and do laps so happy I labored at home! My partner was taking care of my daughter so recommend having a full time support buddy. (He did the best he could) it escalated pretty fast. My 4yr old son was truly what kept me going. He took care of mama. I was terrified we would get to the hospital too late and have a natural birth. The pain w

Breathing techniques for labor are about focus, comfort and control. Learning and practicing breathing techniques helps you override the stress response and keep oxytocin flowing and your labor progressing. In this ice bath exercise I am using one of our favorite affirmations (I can do anything for a minute) and intentionally slowing the exhale to turn off the fight/flight response that is triggered by the icy water. When I first get into the water by body and brain quickly react and send me int