Prenatal (package) Pls help =)?
As I am working away on my prenatal package - this is my first pregnancy. I am very anxious & worried at the same time.
Here on my Prenatal Assessment -
"Please check which of these comfort measures you would like to be offered to help your pain during labour":
- breathing/relaxation technqiues
- walking
- position changes
- birthing ball (what is this?)
- massage chair
- rocking/lounge chair
- counter-pressure (I don't know what that is)
- hot/cold compress (this one too?)
- music (bring your own music, radio,...)
- whirlpool/shower
- pain medicine - morphine
- epidural
What should I check on this list? would you recommend me?
What have you done on this list? or are aiming for? decisions,...decisions lol. yikes'
I sure want pain medicine to relieve all the pain! I don't want to regret it later!
Thank you all for the help! I want all the comfort that I need
breathing/relaxation technqiues - Didn't use it last pregnancy, plan on it this time, personally I would check it because hey it can't hurt right.
- walking - I've heard this is a great way to speed up labor, I'd check it.
- position changes - Don't know
- birthing ball (what is this?) - This is one of those giant balls, the same as the exercise balls, some women swear by it, just depends on your personal preference
- massage chair - I would check that one for sure lol
- rocking/lounge chair - Sure why not!
- counter-pressure (I don't know what that is) - Me either
- hot/cold compress (this one too?) Hot or cold towel or pack to cool or heat you up, I'd say yes.
- music (bring your own music, radio,...) Up to you, I wanted it quiet.
- whirlpool/shower - Go for it, It made me feel so much better last time.
- pain medicine - morphine - I went with the epidural and was happy.
- epidural- Yes
Provigil
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