Massage
Hot/cold packs
Hypnosis
Relaxation
Shower or bath tub
Breathing techniques
Movement (walking, swaying, rocking)
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Meditation
Epidural or spinal anesthesia
Narcotics
Sedatives and tranquilizers
None at all
Induction
Medically Induced
Pitocin
Prostaglandin gel
Amiotomy
Stripping of membranes
Cytotec
Cervadil
Self Induced
Acupuncture
Walk
Castor oil
Nipple stimulation/thumb sucking
Sexual intercourse (if bag of waters aren't broken)
Herbs
Episiotomy
Yes
No
Delivery Positions for Labor
Semi-sitting with footrests or stirrups
Side-lying
Lying prone
Squatting
Hands and knees, pelvic rock
Standing upright
Walk
Lunge
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