Breathing in Labour vs Little Waves Contraction Timer

BREATHING IN LABOUR — YOUR CALM BIRTH BEGINS WITH EVERY BREATH The way you breathe during childbirth can transform your labor experience. Breathing In Labour teaches you proven techniques for every stage, helping you stay calm, manage pain, and feel prepared for the big day. These same techniques are a powerful tool for everyday calm — long after birth. This app guides you through specialized breathing exercises matched to early labor, dilation, and pushing — with a gentle reminder to always follow your doctor or midwife's guidance during birth. Works offline, so your breathing guide is there even in the delivery room. WHY BREATHING MATTERS Conscious breathing is one of the most powerful tools available during labor. • Reduce pain and tension during contractions • Improve oxygen flow to your baby • Stay calm, focused, and mentally clear • Support your body's natural birth physiology • Build confidence and trust in your body • The skills you build also reduce everyday stress and anxiety Tip: Practicing just 5–10 minutes a day during pregnancy builds muscle memory, so your body responds automatically when labor begins. TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY STAGE OF LABOR Stage I — Early Labor and Dilation Focus on rhythm and relaxation between contractions. • Box Breathing (4-4-4-4): Calming and grounding • Opening Breath (4-6): Supports relaxation and cervical dilation • Relaxing Breath (3-7): Deep release • "Haa" Breathing: Gentle sound to relax jaw and pelvis • Blowing out the Candle: Control for strong contractions Stage II — Pushing and Birth Focus on directing energy and protecting the pelvic floor. • Descending Breath (5-8): Helps during the pushing phase • J-shaped Breathing (5-8): Supports perineal protection KEY FEATURES • Guided Animations: Visual cues to follow the breath effortlessly • Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear guidance for every technique • Daily Motivation: Inspiring quotes after each session • Education: Learn the why and how behind each technique • Habit Tracking: Statistics and daily reminders for consistency • Color Themes: Choose calming visuals that suit you PREMIUM FEATURES Enhance your birth preparation experience: • Custom Exercises: Create your own personalized breathing patterns • Audio Soundscapes: 5 relaxing background tracks • Full Customization: Complete control over visuals and timing Choose a monthly or 6-month plan — invest in the calm birth you deserve. WHO IS THIS APP FOR? • Pregnant women preparing for natural or medicated birth • Midwives and doulas supporting clients • Birth partners practicing together before labor • Anyone seeking a calm, empowered birth experience PRIVACY AND SAFETY • All data stored locally on your device • No personal data shared with external servers • No account registration required • Works offline — your breathing guide is there when you need it most • GDPR compliant Every breath brings you closer to meeting your baby. Download Breathing In Labour and start preparing today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Time contractions with one tap. Hand the pattern to your midwife. That is the whole app. One giant button, made for one hand in the dark. Start when a contraction starts, stop when it stops. The app shows how long, how far apart, and how the last hour looks, in plain words. No alarms, no instructions, no drama. This is a record, not medical advice. You and your healthcare professional decide what it means. We just keep the record straight. Your timing stays on the Lock Screen, so you can see it without unlocking your device. And it lives on your wrist: one big button on Apple Watch, for when the phone is across the room. When it is time, share the whole story: a tidy summary as a PDF your midwife can actually read, or the raw data as a CSV. Every entry, always, and never behind a purchase. Four short "How it works" pages show the basics, offered on the Timer at first and kept in About, under Help. Your records are kept until you delete them. Your record survives locking, restarting, and force-quitting your device, because we built it so it cannot forget. Why "Little Waves"? Because every wave brings your little one closer. Free. Completely. Nothing to buy, and no ads, because nobody should meet an advert at 3am between contractions. Nothing leaves home. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Ever. Everything stays on your own devices. We never see your data. It works with the internet switched off. Your labor is yours. From Little Nuno Studios: small, beautiful apps, made properly.