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What mantras are helpful for a mom-to-be in labor?

Nurse midwife Paula Greer, CNM, lists good words to work into mantras and reveals what a labor coach shouldn't say.


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Up Next

  • How can I get through labor more easily?

  • What common mistakes do women make during childbirth?

  • How will I know if I'll be able to handle pain during labor?

  • What should I bring to the hospital when I give birth?

  • What is a birth ball?

  • How is stress dangerous during pregnancy?

  • What are the most common discomforts of pregnancy?

  • Are sleep problems common during pregnancy?

  • What are common misconceptions about postpartum depression?

  • Is it safe to have sex during pregnancy?

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