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T O O L S F O R L A B O U R

We will put everything we might need into a toolbox, whether we want to use it or not. Knowing
what interventions are, and when they might be needed puts you in a position of confidence
and control, should the need to use them arise

Low impact support Medical support

• Light touch massage • Vaginal examinations

• Music • Intermittent monitoring
• Low lighting • Continuous monitoring
• Peace and quiet •

• Food and drink as needed • Sweep
• Childbirth massage Ealy induction
• Aromatherapy • Induction by AROM (breaking of
waters)
• Acupressure •
• Pouting water (waterbirth Induction with Pitocin
massage) • IV fluids
• The miles circuit • Epidural and anaesthesia
• Movement and position • Electronic foetal monitoring
changes
• Hydrotherapy – bath or • Directed pushing
shower • Episiotomy
• Birth pool • Assisted birth (ventose/forceps)
• Still hands and gentle pressure •
• Finding a pattern that brings Caesarean/Abdominal birth
relief