Here are some great suggestions from our TBS community on reducing labour pains:
- Hypnobabies
- floating in the birthing tub during contractions
- breathing techniques such as those from yoga
- rocking on a birthing ball
- keep my jaw relaxed and close my eyes to not waste energy I didn't need to
- TENS technique
- birthing tub
- counter pressure
- being vocal
- having a supportive partner in the room
- squeezing something through contractions
- yoga
- Birthing from Within
- hot water bottle
- standing and moving through contractions
- hot baths
- ACCEPT that it's normal and not to be feared
- moaning
- turn into yourself and visualize
- Education - prepare yourself with birthing classes
- Bradley Method
Here are some more suggestions: http://thebirthingsite.com/pain-management/item/208-ways-to-make-birthing-comfortable.html