Breath is one of our most valuable and most controllable tools in labor.
We use our breath to activate the parasympathetic nervous system which then sends a signal to the brain to calm the anxious thoughts and feelings that can sometimes surface in labor.
Breath is also the way to supply the uterus (the engine that powers labor) and our baby with oxygen.
This video includes breathing techniques for active labor, transition, and pushing. I hope it is helpful to you!
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