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Tips And Techniques Of Relaxation During Pregnancy And labor

by: Parul | last updated: June 30, 2009
Category: Just for Mom: PreNatal | Tags: Relaxation during pregnancy

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Tips And Techniques Of Relaxation During Pregnancy And labor

Once you recognise tension in your muscles, the next step is to master the art of releasing tension. By focusing on different parts of your body and by releasing tension in each part, you can achieve a state of deep relaxation of both body and mind. This takes some concentration and conscious effort. In this guide, I am going to tell you different techniques of relaxing. I hope this would help you during your pregnancy and labor.

Passive relaxation – Find a comfortable position lying on your side or semi sitting, with your head and all your limbs supported by the floor or bed and pillows. Think about your ankles, floppy and loose. Your ankles are very relaxed and comfortable. Take plenty of time getting as comfortable as you can so you do not need to use any muscle effort to hold yourself in that position.

Touch relaxation – with touch relaxation, you respond to your partner’s touch by relaxing or releasing tense muscles. During pregnancy, touch relaxation is a pleasurable way to practice relaxation. During labor you use your companion’s touching, stroking or massaging as a nonverbal cue to relax. Your partner lightly strokes the tense area. When stroking your arms or legs, he or she strokes away from the center of your body.

Active relaxation – if you practice relaxing in many positions and during physical activity, you can prepare more realistically for labor because in labor you will probably use many positions and be physically active. Standing, sitting, semi sitting, on your hands and knees, kneeling with head and shoulders resting on the seat of the chair and lying on your side.

Relaxation countdown – Start by sitting in a comfortable position and progress to any position you might use in labor, standing, on hands and knees or lying down. Breathe in through your nose.