Natural Health April 2007

Drug-free ways to easy pain of labor

• Water
• Self-hypnosis (www.hypnobirthing.com)
• Birth Ball
• The Bradley Method (www.bradleybirth.com)
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy: Lavender for calming and to increase strength of contractions, Rose for softening of ligaments and to make it easier to push the baby out, and Jasmine to dull uterine pain, strengthen contractions, and increase milk supply.

Oolong tea steep 5 minutes suppresses allergic reactions.