Breathing in my opinion is one of the most, if not the most, essential tool for labour. There are many different techniques you can do at different stages of labour but ultimately it is just VERY important that you do actually breathe (instead of holding your breath wishing it would all go away)!

You can practice these breathing techniques throughout pregnancy so you get used to them and they come more naturally, on the day. I also think its a really good idea to get birth partners in on this… as cringy as you may think this is when you are in labour they will be able to prompt and guide you through.