https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 23:16:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-397132 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:04:12 +0000 Mrsbells 397132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Practice squatting for as long as you can, that way you will be used to is and can use the position to push</p> <p>Walk a lot</p> <p>Use a birthball is good excercise. Just sitting on it helps </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-397118 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:00:49 +0000 wheres_c 397118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Raspberry Leaf Tea - Strengthens uterus so that pushing is more effective.<br /> <a href="http://www.momtastic.com/parenting/tips-and-tricks/171613-raspberry-leaf-tea-in-pregnancy" rel="nofollow">http://www.momtastic.com/parenting/tips-and-tricks/171613-raspberry-leaf-tea-in-pregnancy</a></p> <p>Evening Primrose Oil - Softens cervix and can jumpstart labor.<br /> <a href="http://www.maternitycorner.com/mcmag/articles/preg0007.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.maternitycorner.com/mcmag/articles/preg0007.html</a></p> <p>Scalini's Eggplant Parmesan - Starts labor<br /> <a href="http://www.scalinis.com/Bambino.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.scalinis.com/Bambino.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-397083 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:48:24 +0000 tororojo 397083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@caffeinated: Wow, I never knew perineum massage was so detailed! We're planning to do it...I guess starting in about 10 weeks or so! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-397008 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:19:55 +0000 jedeve 397008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: can you eat 6 a day, or whatever they recommend? Too much sugar for me!!! I'm eating date bread now....google whole living's recipe. It's so amazing. I'll make some homemade larabars closer to delivery I think! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-396980 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:10:16 +0000 mrs. wagon 396980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>kegels, kegels, kegels!!! before AND after. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-396972 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:08:10 +0000 PrincessBaby 396972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dude- I am so on the dates! I am scheduled for an induction but I'd like to avoid it! And if I do end up getting induced, I don't want to be in labor forever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-396926 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:41:56 +0000 Freckles 396926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I already had my baby, but i regret not doing a perineum massage (sheer laziness). While it may not prevent an episiotomy, i think it helps lessen the damage down there. My physiotherapist said i probably should have done it before my delivery.</p> <p><a href="http://www.babycenter.com/404_can-perineal-massage-help-me-avoid-an-episiotomy_1955.bc" rel="nofollow">http://www.babycenter.com/404_can-perineal-massage-help-me-avoid-an-episiotomy_1955.bc</a></p> <p>ETA: not to be a downer, but exercise doesn't necessarily shorten labour. Paula Radcliffe, the famous Brit marathoner was in labour for 26 hours. Also, if you end up with a baby that's sunny side up (posterior position), labour will be LONG. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/master-thread-of-labor-preparation-tips#post-396902 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:32:08 +0000 jedeve 396902@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is in "natural childbirth" but really I mean it for any kind. I wanted to see if we could put together a master list of *everything* and *anything* you could do to prepare yourself for labor. I am one of those people who likes to feel like I am doing something. And it will be nice to be able to think "okay, I've prepared for this!"</p> <p>Please share! Bonus points if you can post an article to back yourself up!</p> <p>I'll get started:</p> <p>Eating dates helps avoid an induction.<br /> Sleeping reduces chance of c section and reduc labor time. </p> <p><a href="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/labor-delivery/labor-delivery/three-surprising-tips-easier-labor" rel="nofollow">http://www.fitpregnancy.com/labor-delivery/labor-delivery/three-surprising-tips-easier-labor</a></p> <p>Brush and floss to prevent preterm labor (this one is not clear cut, but it can't hurt, right?</p> <p><a href="http://www.mchaccess.org/pdfs/alerts/oral%20health%20during%20pregnancy.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.mchaccess.org/pdfs/alerts/oral%20health%20during%20pregnancy.pdf</a></p> <p>Doulas reduce risk of all sorts of things:</p> <p><a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=385782" rel="nofollow">http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=385782</a></p> <p>Exercise might help shorten labor:</p> <p><a href="http://www.fitpregnancy.com/labor-delivery/all-exercise-labor-prep" rel="nofollow">http://www.fitpregnancy.com/labor-delivery/all-exercise-labor-prep</a></p> <p>I know there is no way to guarantee an easy birth, but it helps me to prepare! What are things you have heard/read/done? </p>