What signature techniques does Hilary Erickson recommend for labor anxiety management?

Hilary here 👋 Labor anxiety is so normal, and there are a few “signature” tools I come back to again and again with patients and in my classes:

• Deep diaphragmatic (belly) breathing to calm your nervous system and improve oxygenation
• Rhythm or counted breathing (including “square” breathing patterns)
• Visualization of a peaceful place while you breathe
• Progressive muscle relaxation from toes to head
• Labor‑specific breathing: relaxed breathing during and between contractions, Lamaze‑style “pant‑pant‑blow,” and a big cleansing breath after each contraction to reset your body and mind

Would you like a simple step‑by‑step you can screenshot and practice daily?