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This is probably the #1 thing moms are curious about when that due date starts creeping closer and we are here to tell you that this episode will bring great relief for when you're face-to-face with those contractions! 

 

[2:54] You WILL feel contractions even if you plan to have an epidural.

[6:50] Knowing how you handle physical pain and emotional discomfort matters for how you will naturally find comfort and work through contractions.

[8:29] You do not have to be religious to connect to something spiritual during your birth experience.

[12:49] Hands-on support is wonderful, but it needs to be practiced and done right.

[15:57] "I've heard breathing like I'm panting is supposed to help me relaxed and stay focus. Is that true?" No. No, it's not.

[17:47] DOULA TIP!

[19:22] Sometimes distraction trumps visualization when it comes to working through contractions.

[25:11] Curious about more you can do to manage contractions during birth?

 

 

As birth professionals, we get this question ALL the time and with our years of experience, we have some solid advice about when it's the real thing! We know just how exciting this time is, no matter which baby you're getting ready to meet and we promise you're not alone in your detective work to figure out when baby will make their big debut.

 

[2:21] What your body does when your approach birthing time (Braxton hicks, dropping, mucous plugs, all the fun stuff!)

[10:40] How do you really know when it's go-time?!

[16:18] How journaling can help labor begin.

[17:52] Concrete things to do to determine if this is real labor!

[21:10] Erratic contractions, not erotic...

[23:55] Put your knowledge to the test! What would you do in these situations?