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Support strategies during the 1st stage of labour

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Support strategies during the 1st stage of labour

The following are some suggested self-support strategies that the woman can use to support herself, as well as some possible support strategies that her partner or support person can use during the 1st stage of the labour. Click on one of the headings below to read more about support strategies.

How a woman can support herself during the 1st stage of labour

How a partner, or support person, can support the woman during the 1st stage of labour

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