The pain of childbirth is heartbreaking. Various methods were tried to ease the pain: epidurals, doulas, water births. These all rely on changing the external environment to create conditions for easy childbirth. Breathing is the only good way to reduce pain and have a smooth delivery by relying on your own strength. How to master it: When expectant mothers take prenatal education classes, doctors often teach you how to practice the Ramez breathing method. This breathing method is named after a French obstetrician.