Health Tip: Relieving Pain During Delivery

By Diana Kohnle, HealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) -- Pain management during delivery is a very personal choice for each woman, with some not wanting to use medication.

The Womenshealth.gov website mentions these natural pain management techniques for use during childbirth:

• Practice relaxation techniques and deep breathing.


• Soothe pain with a warm bath or shower, or ask your partner to give you a massage.


• Use heat and cold therapy, such as a cold washcloth on your forehead and a heating pad on your lower back.


• Seek support from a midwife or loved one.


• Decide which position is most comfortable during labor, whether it's standing, crouching or sitting.

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