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Moving Through Stage One of Labor

By Sara French, ACSM CPT, NASM CNC

December 6, 2024

Whether you give birth in a hospital, at a birthing center, or at home, there are things you can do to support your body through labor. Each stage of labor brings different challenges, and the techniques discussed below will hopefully aid in a smooth labor and delivery. The information in this article will apply to women who choose an epidural as well as no epidural. It is important to remember that every woman’s labor experience is different, and the length of each stage will vary. 

What to Expect During Each Stage of Labor

By Sara French, ACSM CPT, NASM CNC

November 29, 2024

You’re nearing that time when it might be hard to tell if the sensations you are experiencing are false labor, often referred to as prodromal labor, or early labor. If you have been having braxton hicks contractions for a while, it might be even tougher to distinguish whether or not it’s go time! Let’s get into the nitty gritty on the different stages of labor, and what to expect for each one. My hope is that you will go into your birth feeling educated and empowered knowing what your body is doing in each stage.