How to cope naturally with the pain of labor Fear prolongs labor pains and produces other body hormones which intensify the sensation of pain. So, tell our bodies to mobilize the pain killers inside our bodies - the endorphins. Staying on the bath tub before real labor starts, also known as laboring in the water. Tear for first time moms is sometimes unavoidable. Midwives usually apply warm, wet compresses on the perineum during the last stage of labor as a support for your body that is slowly opening up for the baby.
Warm water stimulates blood flow.
Bear or push only when your body tells you so using your own vocal sounds. Make sure your birth plan contains no episiotomy. Discuss with your doctor or midwife your desire to avoid an episiotomy. A cold herbal sitz formula added to the sanitary pad is later used after the birth. See other ways to heal a cut and even an episiotomy.