MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Level II AACUP Accredited

Topic: Proper breathing techniques during labor and delivery

Description/ Overview: Breathing technique for labor can be a useful tool to help cope with the discomfort of contractions.
The techniques help the mother relax and can reduce anxiety and pain perception during the most challenging phases of
labor.
Materials/ Equipment: Visual aids (Powerpoint Presentation, Videos); Technical equipment (Laptop, Speakers,
Microphone, Projector); Assessment tool (Questionnaires); Leaflets
General Objective: To discuss different breathing techniques for clients to apply during labor and delivery.

Objectives Learning Content Teaching Strategy Time Allotment Evaluation and

(in minutes) Assessment
Tool
COGNITIVE:

1. To enumerate Benefits of practicing -Visual presentation 2 minutes Questionnaires

the benefits of patterned breathing through a short clip
patterned
● Breathing becomes
breathing
an automatic
during delivery
response to pain
● The mother remains
in a more relaxed
state and will
respond more
positively to the
onset of pain
● The steady rhythm
of breathing is
calming during
labor
● Provides a sense of
wellbeing and
control
● Increased oxygen
provides more
strength and energy
for both the mother
and baby
● Brings purpose to
each contraction,

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 making contractions
more productive
● Patterned breathing
and relaxation can
become techniques
for dealing with
life’s every day
stressors

2. To discuss how How to begin

to begin At the beginning and end of
patterned each contraction remember
breathing Visual presentation 1 minute Questionnaires
to take a deep, cleansing,
relaxing breath. This not
only helps sharpen your
focus but also provides
more oxygen for your baby,
your muscles and your
uterus.

PSYCHOMOTOR:

1. To demonstrate Breathing Patterns for the

3 techniques on first stage of labor:
patterned
breathing for 1. Slow Breathing Demonstration 4 minutes Return
the first stage 2. Light Accelerated demonstration
of labor Breathing
3. Variable
(Transition)
Breathing
2. To demonstrate
the proper Breathing Patterns for
breathing second stage of labor:
technique for Demonstration 2 minutes Return
the second 1. Expulsion Breathing demonstration
stage of labor

AFFECTIVE:

1. Clients will be
able to
appreciate the
importance of
proper

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 breathing
during labor

2. Mothers will
display reduced
anxiety
regarding labor
and delivery

REFERENCES:
1. Patterned breathing during labor. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/patterned-
breathing-858
2. Breathing techniques for labor- exercise tips. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.babybjorn.com/pregnancy/breathing-techniques-labor-exercises/

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