Al Noor Hospital has specifically designed educational classes for antenatal classes mothers to be. For more information please call:  
     
  Educating a pregnant woman about labor preparation and birth is necessary. The following are tips for comfort and pain management:  
 
  • Walking
  • Water therapy (e.g. shower or tub)
  • Sitting or leaning on a birthing ball or rocking chair
  • Keeping a restful environment in your labor room (quiet, low lighting, soothing music). Carefully select support people for a calm environment
  • Massage or back rubs by support person
  • Effleurage (light massage of abdomen)
  • Having a support person rub a tennis ball over your lower back
  • Applying warm or cold compresses
  • Using relaxation/breathing techniques