This little post was written by the Maternity ward of the hospital I attend during my pregnancies and my labours.

It's just a few little tips that can help you when you finally start to experience the earlt stages of labour to get things moving and possibly subside some of your pain and anxiousness.

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What can help you in the early stages of labour?

* Walk or move about, this will help the baby to get in the correct position for birth.

* Drink fluids – you may find sports (isotonic) drinks help keep your energy levels up.

* Have a snack, although many women don't feel very hungry and some feel, or are, sick.

* Try any relaxation and breathing exercises you've learned to deal with contractions as they get stronger and more painful – your birth partner can help by doing these with you

have your birth partner rub your back – this can help relieve pain

* Take paracetamol according to the instructions on the packet – paracetamol is safe to take in labour

* Have a warm bath.

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