Get Ready for Labor Contractions / How to Mentally Prepare for Labor Contractions / awerkingmama

Are you feeling a little stressed out about your upcoming birth? Is the idea of painful labor contractions overwhelming you because of what you have heard? Don't worry, in this video, we're going to teach you the secrets to easily get ready for labor contractions!

This ice trick will help you manage your contractions, get mentally prepared for labor and birth, and make labor contractions easier. After watching this video, you'll be prepared for your labor and birth, and you'll finally be able to get excited for birth!

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[mmv]

This is the best explanation I have heard. I think its hard for most people to hear this because we live in such a comfy society but it is so true, embrace being uncomfortable and you will grow

[MamaWads]

About 5:10, she starts to describe the 4 step process

[munequitasspa]

OMG that hurt that definitely takes a lot of mental strengthen I totally understand why this would be a good practice I will definitely be doing this again

[shannongaines]

Currently 27 weeks pregnant with my 7th. Definitely going to try this, I’m going to pair it with my Ina may gaskins relaxation technique.

[xbriannaxbananax]

I use a similar technique - every time I stub my toe or otherwise get hurt during pregnancy I use my breathing technique and try and relax my body thru it. It's amazing how much we tense our body up over just a stubbed toe!! You don't realize until you actively try and relax thru pain how much tensing is our default response.

[emily]

WOW
I was surprised at how painful that was but it really gave me confidence on where to place my mind and practice breathing

I know it won’t be the same but it definitely is painful enough for good practice 😂

Thank you!

[shebrew]

I turned 36 weeks today due august 31 I have been watching all of your videos thank you so much ❤

[jessicadorlac]

Such good information, not just for labor but life in general.

[briellemoriah]

Definitely will be trying this. Thank you so much

[ReginaM]

Before my pregnancy I had been doing cold shower everyday because I want to build cold tolerance during winter. And only stop when I found out that I am pregnant. Being in a cold place is very mental game. I remember the first time I took ice bath my flight mode was activated but I was determined to keep going. I am currently 35 weeks and I hope I am mentally prepare for the big day.

[PHE_]

I'm on my 3rd pregnancy and I've been facing fear and worrying how this delivery will go. I will definitely do this because there's so much power in mentally preparing. Thank you so much for this video!

[christineblock]

Hi! At what stage of labor is this level of focus typically required? Is it like this from early labor onward (just with more time in between until active labor)?

[PaigeHaas-di]

This is so helpful! I used hypnobirthing with my first, but was looking for something a little different this time as it's hard to meditate with a little one, though I am still utilizing hypnobirthing techniques, this is AWESOME. ❤

[Larieckha]

I always just make it to 30 seconds…and my hands still burn half an hour later 😢 I think for me it would actually be a good distraction from labor pain…..that’s why I’m bringing combs to the delivery room to torture my hands. Maybe it’s a good thing my hands are so sensitive 😅👍🏻

[VeeWiz-knowledgeoflife]

thanks so much i hope this helps me during these last 8 weeks and of course labor !!

[theayesha]

How many times a day do we need to do that ice challenge?

[ScentualP]

Wonder what stage of labour this should be done- I guess first and active ?

[DRKSTxROS]

How many times a day does this have to be repeated?

[Nhenzey]

Well I practiced 1 hr yesterday and went to bed with my throat not being 100%. Now what to do if i might have gotten sick from that...Not to mention ice can potentially damage tissue, so no I won't do that again

[tierrasardine]

Why I keep dropping it after 5secs 😂HELP