Breathing techniques for labor may help you cope with the pain of childbirth. ... Keeping your breath shallow and fast in a consistent pattern. Aiming for one breath in and out per second.

Yoga breathing techniques can ease labor pain, reduce stress, and help women stay calm and focused. We got in touch with an ...

That’s one reason deep breathing has long been encouraged during labor, athletic exertion, and military training: it’s an accessible, nonpharmacological tool for managing discomfort.