2. Reduces, and often eliminates, the need for chemical anesthesia, episiotomy, and other interventions.

3. Lessens fatigue during labour, leaving the mother fresh, awake, and energized as she brings her baby into the world.

4. Shortens the thinning and opening phase of labour by several hours and allows the birthing mother to utilize the natural pulsations of her body to breathe her baby down to the crowning stage, rather than pushing for long, exhausting periods of time. Reduces risk of pelvic floor damage.