The Power of Comforting Touch During Labor

How should you touch a laboring person during contractions? How should you touch them in between contractions? Should you use both hands? Should you lean in? How fast should you go? Why is touch helpful at all? Yiska Obadia has answers. Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at  birthful.com/podcast-comforting-touch-massage-laborDownload Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests! Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY)Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY) Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/birthful * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out mylifeinabook.com and use code BIRTHFUL at checkout for 10% off. Create an unforgettable gift for your mom this Mother’s Day. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands