Let the childbirth companion know his/her job is to encourage the woman to do what she feels she needs to do to feel comfortable during labour. This may mean walking around or changing position frequently. Some women like to be held, or to have their backs rubbed or to have someone to help them with their breathing. Let the childbirth companion know his/her job is to encourage the woman to do what she feels she needs to do to feel comfortable during labour. This may mean walking around or changing position frequently. Some women like to be held, or to have their backs rubbed or to have someone to help them with their breathing.