What breathing techniques would the nurse teach the prenatal patient to help her focus during labor in order to reduce pain?

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First stage breathing includes the techniques of modified pace breathing and patterned paced breathing,which are types of abdominal breathing techniques.These patterns of breathing will help a woman in labor to focus and reduce pain perception.The fourth stage of labor is the woman's recovery stage and does not require a breathing technique.

What Breathing Techniques Would the Nurse Teach the Prenatal Patient