Ep 242: The Stages of Labor - A Sneak Peek Inside the Birth Preparation Course!

All About Pregnancy & Birth

Today I'm sharing a lesson from my online childbirth education class - The Birth Preparation Course! In this episode, you’re going to learn about the stages of labor. Every labor is different but there are some common generalities that are true most of the time. From the first contractions to pushing out your baby, I’ll walk you through the steps so you’ll know what to expect.

This lesson is great in audio but it's even better in video! If you want to check out the course after listening to this episode, grab all the details at DrNicoleRankins.com/enroll.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

• What the 3 stages of labor are
• What labor is actually like
• How to know when you’re in labor
• What the cervix is
• How cervical dilation is measured
• How long labor can last
• How to recognize a contraction
• What signals the beginning of active labor
• What happens when your water breaks
• How do you know when it’s time to go to the hospital

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