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2 Apr 2024

Understanding Labor Stages

Childbirth
Stages of labor
Understanding Labor Stages
This guide breaks down each stage of labor, from the first contractions to the moment you hold your baby, providing insights into the signs, duration, and experiences of each phase.
From First Contraction to Delivery
Identifying Early Labor: Duration and Symptoms
2 min read
The First Stage of Labor: Early, Active, and Transition Phases
3 min read
The Second Stage of Labor: Pushing and Delivery
3 min read
The Third Stage of Labor: Delivering the Placenta
3 min read
Signs and Milestones of Childbirth
Timing Contractions: Your Labor Clock
3 min read
Spotting the 'Bloody Show
3 min read
Understanding Water Breaking: The Basics
3 min read
Specific Cases
Alternatives to Epidural
2 min read
Induced Labor Fears?
3 min read
Breathing Techniques for Labor: Our Guide
2 min read
Inducing Labor: Membrane Sweeping
3 min read
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Brittany
6 Aug 2022

I think I’m in the beginning stages of labor, went to the hospital earlier I was 2cm. Went bc I was cramping all day, I was told if I can’t walk thru it or tlk thru it then it’s real labor, I’m in tears I’m hurting so bad

Childbirth Stages of labor
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Brittany
Whew and she came that night!
27 Mar 2024

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