HealthPartners - Preparing for childbirth

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LABOR AND BIRTH

POSITIONING OF BABY

MOOD

Cervix is completely dilated to birth of baby

Finds strength and energy

COMFORT MEASURES

ROLE OF LABOR PARTNER

• Keep talking and offering encouragement • Give physical support for any pushing positions • Offer a cool washcloth and ice chips • Help with pant-pant-blow if your partner is asked to slow or stop pushing • Let staff help you with crowd control if it’s a problem • Focus your full attention on the baby’s birth

• Rest and relax between contractions • Keep using any comfort measures that have been working for you • Rely on your labor partner as much as you need to • Focus on the imminent arrival of your baby

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