Episiotomy

Part 2: Active labor! We know that movement during this phase is huge. The longer you can stay upright and moving/working with your body that’s amazing. Most people who get an epidural get it during this phase and when/if you do, it’s still crucial to make sure you get frequent position changes with the help of your hospital staff. You can utilize all kinds of positioning aids like a birthing ball, peanut ball, pillows, and more. Usually during this phase you can’t “talk” through contractions, t

Childbirth usually occurs in three stages: First stage: The time of the onset of true labor until the cervix is completely dilated to 10 cm. Second stage: The period after the cervix is dilated to 10 cm until the baby is delivered. Third stage: Delivery of the placenta. First Stage of Labor: The first stage of labor is the longest and involves three phases: Early Labor Phase –The time of the onset of labor until the cervix is dilated to 3 cm. Active Labor Phase – Continues from 3 cm. until the c