5 Ways to Reduce Stress for Labor & Delivery

This is our five step list for what you can do when getting ready for labor and delivery, which should make the entire experience more enjoyable and less stressful.  🙂

Prenatal Yoga at Atlas Yoga Studio

Prenatal Yoga at Atlas Yoga Studio

  1. Make list of what to take to the hospital

    • Your birth plan, write it down

    • What your partner has to do when you go into labor

    • Phone list and when to call each friend and family member

  2. Get baby’s room ready

  3. Get bags ready for the hospital

  4. Plan time for rest, pampering and one-on-one time with your partner

  5. Hire a private yoga instructor for the last week before labor

    • Splurge and have a experienced yoga teacher come and guide you through deeply relaxing and preparatory postures, breathing exercises and mantras for easy labor and delivery