[ozmidwifery] after birth pains

[lyn lyn]

Hi all   I am seeing a mother G4P3 now at 36 weeks who has asked me if there is anything she can do about after birth pains.  She had severe suffering after her last two and would like to avoid if possible.   Can they actually be avoided.  and if so could that mean that there is a risk that her uterus will not contract down strongly and therefore she may bleed heavily.   A midwife I know talked about using coosh (not sure if blue or black, i have no experience with either).  Supposed to be an antispasmodic, which may not be ideal if we want a contacted uterus.   Thanks in advance for any help you may provide   lyn