~Keep your environment safe, calm, intimate and relaxed during your labor and birth.
~Planning – make sure you plan ahead of time so you aren’t stressing over what you forgot to pack. Plan for child arrangements if you have older children. Being relaxed and prepared will help you focus on baby when the time comes. Have multiple plans in case of emergency.
~Preparation – prepare your mind and body, there are many preparation classes you can take to prepare for your special day. Hypnobirthing is a great way to relax your body and mind for birth, it even reduces labor time.
~Breathing – learning to breathe correctly during labor can help keep oxygen flowing, keep you relaxed during contractions and fuel your muscles to continue the job they need to do.