Breathing, Focus, Movement and Relaxation in Labor

During labor and delivery, utilizing breathing techniques can help you relax and focus. It can also help you center yourself and make sure you don’t breathe in a way that can make labor and delivery more difficult. It may take practice to control your breathing, but you can do it. 

There are many techniques that can work, and you’ll probably find a hundred variations if you look up “breathing techniques” on the internet. But don’t worry if you can’t remember or are overwhelmed by all of the information. Ultimately, you should use what works for you. And the more you learn about different breathing techniques now, the better equipped you’ll be when it comes time to deliver your baby.