HypnoBirthing Stages of Labor Part III Birthing Phase

Stages of Labor 

Birthing Phase

Baby descends and emerges 

Natural Expulsive reflex--NER

            

Mom feels need to change breathing pattern to breathe down              

Mom follows the lead of her body, quieting and calming surges

Mom remains in or assumes whatever position she is comfortable with for Birth Breathing,

   

Inhales through her nose and exhales gradually through her nose, projecting the energy of the breath to the back of throat and down to the vagina—mouth closed on intake and exhalation.

   

Prompts given only by Father-To-Be/Birth Companion or Doula - Labor Companion if requested

Sitting on toilet until crowning.

              

Lateral—on her side, bended leg, supported by nurse or companion, or resting on several pillows,

Slanted J breath—(modified squat), resting just above tailbone; shoulders and back on pillows, feet outward to side at buttocks, or knees outward, resting on pillows

            

Leaping Frog; Semi-squatting; Birth Stool; Leaning on Birth Companion; Supported Squat;
                 

Leaning on Birth Companion 

Have a HAPPY BIRTHING DAY!

For Fathers-To-Be

For many men, who are becoming a father, thoughts about their new role involve many emotions, from excitement to panic. 

The questions they ask themselves range from 

What should I be doing to help?  

to 

How can I support my own and stay strong through this period of pregnancy and birth? 

Valuable practical views, philosophy and exercises are offered in this definitely useful book. 

Written by a man, a father, exposing his vulnerable emotions, sharing his thoughts, his desires, his doubts, in this critical time, and his masterful self-training in becoming an anchor for his pregnant wife, exhibiting strength and focused drive, is inspiring and is a easy read.

Recommended!