Giving birth is a joyful but difficult time for many pregnant women. Learn about the stages of labor with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.
Pain management during active first stage labor is the most important activity for pregnant women. Learn more about what to do during the active first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
The emotional signs of pregnant women in active first stage labor will differ greatly from early first stage labor signs. Learn more about emotional signs of the active first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
The main physical sign of active first stage labor will be that the contractions demand the full attention of the pregnant woman. Learn more about physical signs of the active first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
Active first stage labor will often last between four to 12 hours. Learn more about the time frame for the active first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
Pregnant women experience three stages of labor during child birth. Learn more about the basic stages of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
During the early first stage of labor it is important for pregnant women to distract themselves. Learn more about what to do during the early first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
Emotional signs of early first stage labor can vary among pregnant women, but often include excitement and restlessness. Learn more about emotional signs of the early first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
During the early first stage of labor pregnant women will experience several physical signs, including a bloody show and loosing the mucous plug. Learn more about physical signs of the early first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
Early first stage labor will general last between 12 and 24 hours. Learn more about the time frame for the early first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
When giving birth, pregnant women will need a lot of support activity during the first stage labor transition. Learn more about what to do during the first stage of labor transition with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
Pregnant women in the first stage of labor transition will often experience overwhelming emotions. Learn more about emotional signs of the first stage of labor transition with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
During childbirth, the physical signs of first stage labor transition will be very intense. Learn more about physical signs of the first stage of labor transition with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
When giving birth, the transition phase of first stage labor is generally the shortest. Learn more about the time frame for the first stage of labor transition with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
During childbirth, the second and third stages of labor consist of pushing and delivering the baby. Learn more about second and third stages of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.
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Summary: Childbirth is one of the most difficult, painful, and also joyful, events that can occur in a woman's life. After nine months of pregnancy, a woman will begin the labor process to deliver a baby. There are generally three stages of labor. The first stage is the shortening and dilation of the cervix and begin once the cervix has dilated to three centimeters. Contractions also begin in the first stage of labor, though they may be irregular and sporadic. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is fully dilated and the mother will begin to push. In the final stage of labor, the placenta will detach from the uterine wall and the baby will be delivered from the birth canal.
Understanding what happens during the labor process is a wonderful way to alleviate any fears that a pregnant woman may have. In this free video series, a certified doula and pregnancy expert will explain the stages of labor. Learn about the emotional and physical signs of the first stage of labor, the time frame for the early stages of labor and what to do during that first stage. Get tips and information on the physical and emotional signs of active first stage labor, and learn about the transition into the second and third stages of labor. If you are pregnant or have a pregnant wife or partner, let an expert go through each step, in detail, or childbirth.
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Expert: Lauren Ryan is a Certified Supported Birth Educator (CSBD) in West Los Angeles. Ryan has been teaching for five years privately, and also at Mother's Haven in Los Angeles. In addition to teaching, she has also been a Certified Doula (CSBD) for two years in hospitals and at home.
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