Last minute crash course in relaxation techniques?

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It has rather belatedly dawned on me that one of the most crucial aspects of giving birth may be remaining mentally in control and knowing how to relax.

My last 2 births were long and fraught inductions - contractions for hours on end with no dilation.

Am due in a couple of weeks. Is it too late to learn any useful relaxation techniques or breathing exercises?

No, I don't think so. I had a little boy 11 days ago and started using a hypnobirthing cd when I started Maternity Leave at 38 weeks. Although I never mastered the taking yourself into deep relaxation/own special place, the breathing really help. Practised every day for the 3weeks til DS arrived - he was 8 days overdue. I managed the whole labour with TENs and breathing only. I did have intervention right at the end but only because my contractions weren't lasting long enough and DS kept shifting position so I couldn't quite push him out. But the whole labour was a very positive experience and I felt very calm throughout. The breathing really helped distract me from any pain & practising the relaxation exercises helped me remember that the labour wouldn't last forever.
There is a very chirpy Aussie lady on YouTube who has some good tips, especially for breathing!
Sorry that's a bit waffle but hope it helps!

Breathing and G&A if you breathe well the G&A is more effective very relaxing