The Essence of Coping in Labor 

Another great mantra is “the contractions are not stronger than me, they are me”.

What I use to say to myself rhythmically (and instictively) was, “this is not pain..it’s a strong sensation..” It Helped me a lot!

My dear Penny I can feel the joy you are sharing with others in Heaven. Rest in peace and I will see you on the other side some day.

my epidural wore off 5 hours before delivery and I had been on pitocin, the contractions were so painful I found myself just repeating "please God", literally over and over....no clue why or what made that be the phrase but it helped me push out a 10lb 1 oz baby girl!!

After having 9 kids I can tell you she's right, that is what I do instinctively, focusing on relaxing, breeding deep and trying to maintain positive thoughts, and praying. That's helped me a lot to cope with the contractions but I still don't know how to cope with the intensive pain at the labor itself.

Nice. With my first baby, I felt completely out of control. It felt chaotic like I couldn’t handle it at all. So many people were in the room as well. It was not a calm environment. 11 years later, I’m currently 7 months pregnant with baby #2, and I’m hoping this time it will be more calm and I can feel more in control and centered. Thanks for videos like this.

Omg! She just broke down everything I did without knowing. My body just took over and I did the “3 Rs”

Mashallah, wonderful, you explain it simply and very informative with adding good examples.

I want more of your videos Penny! Why have you stopped? x

This will be helpful for when I go to labor

this is awesome Penny. Thank you for sharing this wisdom. This video was discussed in our nursing class. :) thank you

So beautiful! Thank you for this Penny

Nice shorts on your approaches. I Was referred to your books, products by physician friends who took your class. Would love if you'd like to keep posting. We are due March 2017.

Thank you for advice! 😊

Wow thank you ❤

ThaThank you very helpful

You are adorable 😊

well done! xxx