How to cope with contractions?

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Im in early labour progressing very slowly, my contractions are 3-4minutes apart and very painful. They have had me up all night and id love some rest. What are some ways to deal with the pain at home. L&d sent me home as i was making barely no progress and advised me to take 2 painkillers and have a bath but its not working

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I listened to guided meditation when I hit 6 cm and I was able to sleep between contractions. During contractions I just tried to breathe and my husband kept reassuring me that I could do it. Being on a birthing ball or in a tub may help

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I found a breathing technique that helped me. I knew all the "recommended" ones but those didn't work. I found that the inhale worked for pain tolerance so I slowed down my inhale and increased my exhale. Good luck!! Hope you progress soon!

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I just kept walking, if I was up and walking I wouldn't think about them as much. I Alyson had my headphones in listening to music

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I'm in active labor now and I'm breathing like I do when I run...so in through nose and put through mouth (so it sounds like a train) so far it's helped a lot!

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Hot shower! Preferably one with a portable shower head. Saved me.

How to cope with contractions?

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