What is Labour Support Agenda What is labour

What is Labour Support? Agenda What is labour support and why is it important to consider when planning your birth? Whose job is it anyway? Resources for further consideration Shannon Mc. Lennon, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Black Creek CHC

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Who can give me support during labour and birth? Important sources of support are your partner, your clinical caregivers and friends or family members. Research says having support from a doula or other labor support specialist who is present solely to provide continuous support has the most benefits http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

What is a Birth Partner? A birth partner is someone with you during childbirth whose role is to help you stay comfortable, move through your birthing process, remind you that what's happening is normal and healthy and give you information about your care. A "labor support specialist" or "doula" may also help you move around during labor. She will usually support your spouse or partner and others in the room as well. http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

Considerations for the Birth Partner The labour process can put a lot of pressure on your spouse/ partner who may have little familiarity with the birth process Your spouse/ partner will have strong emotional/ physical needs of his/ her own Your spouse/ partner may need to acquire new skills for a physical and emotionally nurturing role http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

Considerations when asking a friend or family member to help with your birth Are her or his thoughts and feelings about birth like mine? Can I be myself around this person without worrying what she or he may think? Would I feel comfortable having her or him present during the intimate time of labor and birth? Does my partner feel the same way? Is she or he able to commit to being available whenever I go into labor, and staying with me until I give birth? Is she or he interested in learning more about ways to support women in labor? http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

How can my partner help? Talk about what your goals are Discuss what your hopes, fears and expectations are Partners/ spouses are encouraged to learn as much about labour and birth as possible by reading, watching videos, attending prenatal classes Practice relaxation techniques and comforting touch before the day of labour When possible, together, plan for support after the birth; for rest, for care, meals, help with getting off to a good start with breastfeeding http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

Some considerations for the partner 7 Tips for the Birth Partner https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Tje. Iu 01 y. AG 0 5 Ways to Help Labour Progress https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FBWE 7_Q 5 Bc. U

Advice for Partners during Labour https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=FBWE 7_Q 5 Bc. U&t=42 s Helpful tips for being an effective birth partner Breathing Tips https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=e. K 9 Br. VX 8 Rh. M Positions https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=OEew 83 tcxr. Y Avoiding Panic: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=NQA 7 h. YFzr. Sg

Comfort Measures Comfort measures may ease labour pains directly or indirectly by calming and relaxing you. • Create a calm environment • Dim lights • Peaceful area • Soft music • Privacy • warmth • Increase physical comfort- changes throughout the labour process • Remain resting until you can’t rest anymore • Walking • The 3 R’s- rest, rhythm, rocking • Using pillows/ cushions • STAY OFF YOUR PHONE! http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

Comfort measures may ease labour pains directly or indirectly by calming and relaxing you. Using touch Comfort Measures cont’d… Massage Stroking Figure 8 s Counter pressure Hip squeezes Acupressure Increase physical comfort- changes throughout the labour process Remain resting until you can’t rest anymore Walking The 3 R’s- rest, rhythm, rocking Using pillows/ cushions Dim lighting http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/basics/

BOOKS The Birth Partner- by Penny Simkin https: //www. amazon. ca/Nurturing-Family-Doulas-Supporting. Parents/dp/1946665436/ref=sr_1_28? dchild=1&keywords=doula+support+books&qid=1600271 591&sr=8 -28 VIDEOS https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Tje. Iu 01 y. AG 0 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Mg 1 SQ 085 x. DI https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=e. K 9 Br. VX 8 Rh. M https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=4 QKt. XFJs. TOI https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Tje. Iu 01 y. AG 0 ONLINE https: //birthingfromwithin. com/media/ https: //www. amazon. ca/Supporting-Women-Labour-Birth-Thoughtful/dp/0415524296 https: //www. pregnancybirthbaby. org. au/being-a-birth-support-partner http: //www. childbirthconnection. org/giving-birth/labor-support/resources/ https: //www. parents. com/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-support/labor-delivery-advice-dads/ https: //www. beststart. org/resources/rep_health/Your%20 Guide%20 to%20 Labour%20 and%2 0 Birth. pdf https: //www. dona. org/dads-doulas-myths-resources/

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