Switch on your Vagus Nerve in Labor

The Virtual Midwife by The Virtual Midwife

Jun 17, 202200:28:41Kids & family

It's part 2 of the Vagus Nerve and how you can "switch it on" to assist you during labor. In this episode you'll learn about Breathing techniques to tone the vagus nerve Massage techniques and touch points for the vagus...

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