Pregnancy is a phase of life that is full of adjustments and hard work. Unsurprisingly, it can also be an emotional season. Increased emotions or “mood swings” during pregnancy is partially due to hormonal increases and changes. Additionally, the new demand on the pregnant person’s body and life can impact emotional health. 

Read on to learn what to expect in the second stage of labor. As contractions get closer together and more intense discover some comfort measures that may help take the edge off. Furthermore, learn why I suggest these techniques for coping with labor pain.

How do you know when you’re in the first stage of labor? When you are what could you be doing to help labor along? Lastly, why in the world would you do those things? Read below to learn exactly that. Coming soon is the Second Stage of Labor Comfort Measures.