The article discusses strategies to improve the birthing experience in hospitals, which can often feel uncomfortable due to environment factors like bright lighting and medical odors. One suggested approach is using essential oils on cotton balls instead of restricted items like candles. This method not only helps mask unpleasant smells but may also aid in calming anxiety during labor. The author shares their personal experience of seeking methods to maintain a sense of relaxation and well-being in a sterile hospital setting while preparing for their first unmedicated birth.
"What I recommend is dabbing a few drops of essential oils onto a cotton ball. The idea is that when you start to tense up and the contraction pain is at its peak, you can grab your cotton ball and take a deep breath with it underneath your nose."
"Though, yes, I was there to learn how to bathe the baby and how to feed her, I was mostly interested in tips on how to stay calm during an unmedicated birth."
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