Labor Signs
The baby moves lower into the pelvis.
Lightening
There are three of these in the birth process.
Stages
Walking, squatting, or side-lying are examples.
Labor positions
High blood pressure or being overdue may lead to this.
Induction
The first hour after birth focused on bonding.
The golden hour
You may notice nesting, back pressure, or mild contractions.
Early signs that labor may begin.
The cervix dilates and effaces.
The first stage of labor
Often a trusted relationship, words of support, massage, and comfort are provided by this person during birth.
A birth partner
This is medication placed near the spine for pain relief.
Epidural
Skin-to-skin helps regulate this.
Temperature
These contractions are irregular and stop with rest.
Braxton Hicks
This part of labor is the most intense.
Transition
It is important to change our coping technique every so often because of this.
Habituation
Hydrotherapy, massage, or TENS are examples.
Non-medical pain relief options
This early milk is dense and full of antibodies.
Colostrum
You see a small amount of blood and mucus.
Mucus plug
Pushing leads to the baby’s birth.
Upright positions
Pitocin or breaking water might be used to do this.
Augmenting (speeding up) labor
Newborns do this every 2–3 hours, sometimes more often.
Feed
Your contractions have reached "5-1-1."
Go to the hospital
The placenta is born.
The third stage of labor
These techniques relieve back pain and aid rotation.
Counterpressure and hip squeezes
Continuous monitoring tracks these for safety.
Baby's heart rate and contraction pattern
Persistent sadness, anxiety, or trouble bonding may signal this.
Postpartum mood disorder