Early labor tips

12 early symptoms and signs of labor to help new parents differentiate between the beginning of labor and normal end of pregnancy symptoms.

Many expecting moms are shocked to find out that early labor can take anywhere from several hours to a couple of days. In this phase of childbirth, contractions are random, usually mild, and may st…

One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

After a 37-hour labor with my first baby, I was eager to do whatever I could to shorten my labor with my second baby. Figuring out how to progress labor more efficiently can really help speed things up. It can also reduce your risk of having unwanted interventions. Whether this is going to be your […]

Is your birth plan not progressing and you find yourself stuck in prodromal labor? Here are clear signs you are in prodromal labor. Click for tips and advice for surviving prodromal labor and how to get your labor moving along. #shebirthsbravely #doula #homebirth #givingbirth #prodromallabor #labor #delivery #firsttimeMom

Are you about ready to hold your baby in your arms instead of in your belly? Through most of your pregnancy you wanted your baby to stay in, you prayed for your baby to keep cooking, and you did everything right so that you didn't go into preterm labor. But suddenly...37 weeks pregnant hits and

Are you pregnant or at the end of your pregnancy and wondering when the heck baby will make their debut? It could be sooner than you think. Prepare for childbirth, labor and delivery with this list of labor symptoms! You know about the early signs of labor starting. What about the warning that birth is only 24-48 hours away? Whether it's your first or second baby, this list will let you know weird symptoms and clues! #pregnancy #3rdtrimester #labor #childbirth #birth #mom #newmomtips #baby

Wondering when your babe will come? These 15 signs will tell you if you're about to go into labor or not. Some you may have heard of but some you have not..