Can someone please tell me what helps get through contractions with no meds? 😭 Laying down, bending and squatting seems…

As cliche as it sounds breathing helps. Focus on your breath in that moment. Think of something happy and breath through each contraction. When I lost focus and concentrated on the actual pain of the contraction it was a hundred times worse. You’ve got this mama.

@mariapb Ok thanks! I will definitely do that.

I agree with just focusing on the breathing and maybe get some relaxing music to listen to.

@kittywearingmama thank you

Try all 4s, try laying side, try the peanut ball if they have it, try the birthing ball, get in tub, get in shower and let water hit your back and hips, have partner or nurse do counter pressure massage, stay relaxed as possible.

@kambam thanks! Something has to work in all that.

Yep just keep trying ! You got this!

@kambam I pray so. Thanks!

Tried sitting in a warm bath? I heard that helps

@goodjourney ok thanks

Breathing really helps and moving your hips back and forth kind of eases the pain.

@boymomx3 thanks

@mz.foy14 you're welcome i went all natural with my littles boys and it helped!

deff all fours helped

@boymomx3 I think I am having a hard time focusing on breathing. It was easier at first. I got to keep trying.

@mommytonayeliz Kinda hurts when I do that one. Seem like more pressure.

@mz.foy14 just keep trying momma if it gets to be to much you could always ask for pain meds if you don't wanna do the epidural

Breathe in for 5 seconds through your nose, hold it for 2 seconds, breathe out through your mouth for 7 seconds, hold for 2, repeat. It helped me a lot with my first

@mariapb I agree breathing really help me too