Over the next few days I am going to be looking at some tips for Labor, Postpartum Time and then some specific tips for your main labor support person (whether that is a husband, boyfriend, mother, sister, friend, or other significant other).
The first tip for labor is:
Stay Busy:
My labor was excellent, but one thing I would change would be to have stayed busy doing fun activities longer. For me that probably would have been something along the lines of playing a board game, or watching a movie/tv show. You may have other things that you would like to do to keep you busy (like cleaning, or cooking, or reading, maybe even taking a walk), but that would be a suggestion is try to keep busy.
Sure there will come a time when the contractions are too strong for that kind of activity, but until then use that time to rest and have fun. I expended way too much energy "working through" early contractions instead of just enjoying that time. I would also recommend doing something that involves eating...maybe a "drinking game" with chicken noodle soup or cooking a favorite meal and snacking while cooking it and then eating a healthy portion once you are finished cooking...
I had a long labor, so having some fun would have been more beneficial during that early time.
What are some things you did during early labor? Did your early labor last for very long?
-The Cowgirl Doula
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