Labor doesn’t come with a single magic trick and what works beautifully for one person may be completely useless to another. In this episode, we’re talking about some of my favorite tools for labor, why I love them, when they can be useful, and how to actually use coping techniques instead of simply knowing that they exist.

We’ll talk about physical comfort measures, movement, breathing, positioning, touch, temperature, sound, your environment, and the mental side of getting through contractions.

Because coping with labor isn’t necessarily about making every contraction painless. Sometimes it’s about learning how to work with your body instead of fighting against it.

Your birth toolbox should contain OPTIONS. If something feels amazing, use it. If something makes you want to launch your partner across the room,  ...