my sister had 2 days of labour before she actually dilated enough to be considered in established labour. she said lucozade helped!
right, she needs to think positively, not in terms of' it is taking toooooo long', but that a longer latent stage should mean a more rapid established labour
all these pains are doing something... softening the cervix, getting baby twiddled into a good position, preparing the way.
she should try to potter around, drink and eat lightly and regularly, wee and poo regularly as empty bladder and bowels helps baby descend.
rest/ doze as she needs to
sit on a birth ball
raspberry leaf tea with honey
walking upstairs sideways to open the pelvis
and take a bath if she wants one
just try to chill, and go with the flow, labour will let her know when it needs her full attention.
paracetomal and /or tens, massage and water are good for pain relief. no tens in the bath though!
she'll be ok.
she needs to listen to her body, it might be her baby is in a less than ideal position and the pre labour is trying to get baby shifted round so that labour can get cracking
best of luck to her !