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Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is breathing faster than the body needs, which can increase muscle tension and make sensations feel more intense.

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Feeling overwhelmed during labor explained

Feeling overwhelmed during labor explained

Why labor can feel overwhelming Labor is a neuroendocrine, sensory, psychological, and relational event rather than pain alone. The uterus contracts repeatedly, the cervix dilates, and pressure increases as the fetus descends. These sensations may become more frequent and intense over several hours, leaving little time to recover between contractions. The person giving birth may […]