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2: The Lungs ✨ AND LABOUR
Your Anchor Through Every ContractionYour lungs play a powerful role in labour, even though they’re not directly involved in birth. Each breath you take fuels your body and your baby with oxygen, but more importantly, it regulates your nervous system. Labour can activate a stress response, especially during intense contractions, but steady breathing helps keep you grounded. Inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth can calm your heart rate and reduce the urge to panic.
Different stages of labour may naturally guide your breathing patterns. Early on, slow and rhythmic breaths can help conserve energy. As contractions intensify, shorter, more focused breaths may feel more natural. The key is not perfection, but awareness—using your breath as something to return to when everything else feels out of control. Your breath becomes a steady rhythm in a process that can feel unpredictable.
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2: The Lungs ✨ AND LABOUR
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