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Practise the labour breathing patterns

Usually weeks 28–36

What it is

Slow breathing (≈ 6/min) through early contractions, light breathing when slow stops working, pant-blow in transition, exhale-pushing. Practise with the partner counting, 5 min a day.

Sources

• Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th edition — ACOG / AAP · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

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