Being relaxed throughout your labour can really help the labour to progress well, as you will produce and release more oxytocin when you are relaxed, and this is the hormone that gets labour going and keeps it going.

There are many ways to help yourself to feel relaxed in labour, including being in a dimly lit room that is a comfortable temperature for you, feeling safe and private, listening to music, being massaged, and keeping well hydrated so you don't become too tired. You can also prepare beforehand, practising skills to help you be able to relax when you want to do so. One of the most important of these is learning how to breathe slowly and steadily throughout your contractions.

Visualisations for Labour is a helpful and practical tool to help you to prepare for your labour, and feel confident in the skills you have developed as coping strategies. 

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