Learn about the natural process your body goes through during delivery and decide how you want to birth your baby. Listen to your body. Pay attention to your contractions and see if they develop a rhythm.
Most contractions start as a tightening in the lower back and radiate to the front of the abdomen.
Some contractions start at the top of the uterus and travel down the abdomen. Adjust your environment. If you are able to stay home for the first few stages of labor, make sure you are in a quiet and peaceful place. Have someone take care of older children - out of the house if possible. Gravity is a great aid in birthing a child.