EARLY LABOR - ✅ DO'S & ❌ DON'TS

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR EARLY LABOR IN THIS VIDEO
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Early labor is first in the stages of labor. To labor smarter, not harder through your labor and delivery, avoid these 5 things: Long walks, Bouncing on the Birth Ball, Getting up in the middle of the night, timing contractions, and going to the hospital.
As a doula, if I’m working with a first time mom, this is advice I always share. Labor starting is VERY exciting and a new mom often doesn’t know what to do when labor starts. But the best thing she can do with those early signs of labor is to do nothing at all or continue with life as normal.
When labor starts - avoid the DON’TS mentioned in this video and aim for the DO’S! This will help you labor smarter, not harder.
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[@maryanne.sanders]

I’m 41 weeks and 2 days today so perfect timing!

[@jocelynnelson]

Congratulations! I hope you have a wonderful labor and postpartum period!

[@aminah.1023]

Me toooooo!

[@tearosegumaer3067]

I'm 40 + 2 ! 😁

[@leahfry13]

I’m 41 + 3 today! Really hoping baby comes naturally soon🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@alessagiersberg1935]

I gave birth last week at 40+5 and I pushed about 5 times and baby was out! Loved my natural birth experience. Hope y‘all have a smooth delivery!

[@peachhazel7865]

Perfect timing I’m going through early labor right now 🥲😭 And I did all the Don’ts HAHAHA

[@sarahashemi1558]

Hope you the best. You can do this.

[@eseosaomoregie7174]

Same here.did all the donts 😢..just going to rest now .phew waiting is a skill

[@jaasmine_9083]

Going into 32 weeks & I've been watching you ever since I was 8 weeks!

[@liz2318]

Your voice is so soothing and calm. You helped me with my vbac in 2020. Not pregnant again but still watch your channel.

[@Olivia-nd6mu]

Wow I went on a long walk up and down the stairs with my midwife during early labor and it did wear me out. Now I know! Thank you!

[@fluffytoast8713]

I'm having contractions now, that was a perfect recommendation!

[@iolan3]

Great tips, I can see how these factors played into my two births in different ways. I would love to see a video on how subsequent births may differ from the first time - my second was so much easier that I didn't believe I was in labour for about 9 hours and then barely made it to the birth centre in time 😅

[@FASHIONGAL89]

33 weeks tomorrow..looking forward to birth a 4th time. 3rd baby went so smooth thanks to finding you! Used your prenatal affirmations as well as your labor ones and labored as long as i could at home, and baby was here in less than 3 hours after checking into hospital, and pushed like 4times and baby was out🥰 I'm hoping for another amazing experience 😉

[@mua_dovie]

32 weeks tomorrow ❤ Your videos are so helpful!

[@megs7378]

Your videos helped me through my VBAC in 2022! I am expecting our third this September and will be binging your channel again 😅

[@christelbremer657]

39 weeks and watching! 😊

[@jadec7114]

The worst thing i did with my first labour was panic, this just lead to me spiralling and in fear of my contractions rather than working with them - overall slowed my progress as i was stressed and made baby stress.

[@mamaofthree8585]

Thanks for sharing! I never had a desire to go for a walk while in labor. I do love the birth ball though, and I used it for swaying mostly. That's what felt comfortable in the beginning of my labor. My labor didn't start at night with my most recent baby. He's almost 3 weeks old, and my labor started at 6 PM. The other two it did, but my water had already broken. So getting up in the middle of the night was a must. I only ever timed my contractions twice. I never did with DD1, and only did with DD2 when they started so I could see how far apart they were. After 20ish minutes I stopped timing them. I timed them with my son- loosely. I was driving when my contractions started. They were coming every 5 to 7 minutes. Longest hour drive ever. I was alone too. I always stay home as long as I can! I was at the hospital for over 10 hours before giving birth with my first, and learned my lesson. I was at the hospital for 53 minutes before DD2 was born and 50 minutes before DS was born. My son's birth was the best experience of the three. I would definitely go all natural again if I have another baby. All of these tips are helpful and make sense.

[@samanthagearhart2835]

Could you possibly make a video about precipitous labors and techniques that can be used? I just entered my 3rd trimester and my mom and all my sisters who have had babies have had precipitous labors and would love to feel ready.

[@ralucabogdan6032]

I wish I could have done all these things. As I was 41 weeks and 2 days pregnant, I was scheduled for a checkp up at the hospital, the baby was bouncing in my belly, the nurse was nervous, called the doctor and he decided to admit me. Next check ups, baby was so relaxed, but my body didn't want to go into labour. They induced the pregnancy with prostaglandine gel and a sort of catheter. After 5 days, my labour started. On Monday I experienced the early labour, Tuesday, active labour, but asked for epidural at 6 cm dilation and gave birth on Wednesday early morning. Baby was fine-ish, we stayed 5 more days. I could sense something was wrong, he was so sleepy. He had an infection and spent 3 days on antibiotics. My water broke very early in labour and that was probably the cause. I would like to add, I gave birth in Germany, my husband was working and benefited from state insurance. I paid nothing for the 11 days spent in hospital.

[@ungarischfsikurs743]

Oh, didn't they gave you antibiotics while in labor? In Austria, we get antibiotics as soon as 18 hours are passed after the water breaking.

[@halleelizabeth]

I remember wearing myself out before I gave birth and it was horrible. It was the summer time and my legs were so soar. I didnt wanna do anything for days after that

[@ZovaBe]

Here I am 41+2 mindlessly bouncing on a birth ball 😂

[@960junebug]

Hahaha I had contractions all last Thursday afternoon/evening and I did mistakes #1-4 😂😂 I just really wanted to get things going. I’m 40+3 today and having contractions again so I’m praying this is it 🤞🏻

[@hafsah6823]

Please let us know how your birth went

[@960junebug]

@@hafsah6823 Hasn't happened yet :P

[@Hucklebhomestead]

I’m 39 weeks! We are doing our first home birth (last baby was born in the car 😳) thank you so much for these helpful tips! I appreciate it. ❤

[@laurenpadgett1991]

Girl I had my baby in the car too. I had like 3-4 smooth contractions and they were like 20 mins apart. My Water broke and she came out in the car on the way to the hospital it was probably 30 mins after my water broke.. that’s great ur having at home. Safe delivery ❤️❤️

[@taylorswf23]

I had a car birth too! 😂😂😂 we considered a home birth but ended up planning for a home birth for this current pregnancy 😊

[@user-js3dw4rx6v]

Brilliant ❤❤❤

[@cassidyrollins263]

Bridget, im a birth doula and loved learning so much from your videos during my education and own pregnancy. I’m pregnant with my second and I’m inviting two people from a 2hr distance to my birth (homebirther) do you have any suggestions on how to let them know so they can get here in time? My labor with my first was only seven hours and just so quick. I may have been in labor longer but I was waitressing and it wasn’t that noticeable with me moving so much

[@undividedheart4436]

Almost made this mistake since the shower I took seemed to have halted the surges . Got on the ball and started bouncing but then I read on spinning babies to instead use this time to rest and to later eat something like oatmeal. I’ve been feeling the surges come back since laying down . 😊 currently 40 weeks and 3 days . Hoping this is it.

[@emromm]

39 weeks tomorrow 🥲 starting to try to naturally induce labor 🤞🏻

[@darksorceresszyra9467]

How did it go??? I went in for induction only for them to do a c-section anyway.

[@emromm]

@@darksorceresszyra9467 I delivered at 40 weeks 2 days, I was induced with my first. I’m sorry, I hope you are doing well 🥺

[@TVDfan890]

Was going through early labour for 3 days, surges still hurt and because of how exhausted I was they became unbearable and I had to go into hospital

[@HarrietD-ph7bw]

That happened to me as well. I’ve been very frustrated because I read the Bradley method and was well educated about the birth process and had already paid for an out of hospital birth- and I still ended up getting an unplanned c section due to non progression.

[@christinebrito6535]

The only one i wouldn't follow is the 5th. The last thing i want is to give birth at home alone or in the car on the way 😅😅

[@meganrmarshall]

This video is 8 weeks late haha - for anyone soon to give birth, I cannot stress enough, REST! My waters broke 8.30pm on the Friday and I started having contractions soon after, I thought it was all going to happen quickly so was keeping active all through Friday night and Saturday day but my contractions weren’t getting any closer together - it wasn’t until 1am Sunday that my hubby made me stop timing contractions and have a sleep and less than 1hr later everything sped up and I was ready to go to hospital - but then I was absolutely exhausted when I most needed energy and still had 9 hours to go! Great video, hopefully someone else can benefit from it - just a little late for me!

[@alizahilal7978]

Aren’t you supposed to go to hospital once the water breaks

[@leahburleson307]

@@alizahilal7978It really depends. I think you’re supposed to go when you’re having contractions 1 minute long, 5 minutes apart, for about an hour. Water can break well before the contractions start to ramp up, or even after

[@meganrmarshall]

@@alizahilal7978 I live in New Zealand so there may be different rules here, but I didn't have to go in until my contractions were 3 mins apart. Because it had been so long since my waters broke I needed antibiotics in case of possible infection, but I was fine to still have my early labour at home. But don't take my word for it, if you get different advice from a health professional then go with that!

[@meganrmarshall]

@@alizahilal7978 My midwife also visited twice during early labour before I went into hospital to check on me and the baby (midwives are professionally registered in NZ) and everything was fine, but if you didn't have that option then maybe going to hospital would be needed?

[@JamiPeterson]

Please fix your amazon links!!!!

[@mathildeflury8975]

Such good tips!! My water broke at around 8am but I had no contractions for a couple hours. The hospital still told me to come asap. Baby ended up coming 36h later 😅🙃 could it have been different if I stayed home longer? even if my water broke?

[@verilyisayuntoyou4329]

You definitely don’t need to go to the hospital as soon as your waters break.

[@ltplauren4138]

I went to the hospital shortly after my water broke with my first. It was a good thing for me as I had (unknowingly) been in early labor for over a week. I was having contractions that were unproductive. My son was also stuck and in distress. If we hadn't gone right away, there is a good chance neither of us would have made it. However, this is a common thing to happen to women in my family. A similar situation happened with my mom when she had me, and my great grandmother had one child who was stillborn because of this very reason. So, maybe it would have been different if you waited, but maybe it wouldn't have. You have to do what feels right to you.

[@beccarose2272]

Number five I would not listen to because my fourth kid I was 3 cm and 80% effaced when I showed up at the hospital one hour later I was 8 cm 15 minutes later I had my child

[@MelissaBentleyGarcia]

So when is the right time to go to the hospital?

[@tinktinkkks4209]

If contraction don’t go away usually 2 or more hrs and they get more intense as time goes by. They have to be 1 minute long contractions, if they are 5/3/2 minutes apart. Call your obgyn or hospital obgyn and tell them what you are feeling they will let you know as well if they want you to come in.

[@mamaofthree8585]

Generally your OB or midwife will instruct you on when they expect you to go to the hospital. Mine always tell me follow the 5/1/1 (5 minutes between contractions, lasting one minute each, for one hour) rule or if my water breaks go straight in. However, I don't follow their advice because I don't want to be at the hospital longer than necessary. I went to the hospital right after my water broke with my first, and it was over 10 hours before she was born. I waited until I felt like I couldn't handle it any longer with my second, which was about 2.5 hours after my water broke before heading to the hospital. We were there for 53 minutes when she was born. I did the same with my third, only my water didn't break until after I was at the hospital. I was there for 50 minutes when he was born. My son was born 30 minutes after my water broke. I can feel my cervix opening, and my surges are only in my cervix. Because of this I'm able to wait until right before giving birth to head in. My advice is just waiting until you feel like you HAVE to go to the hospital. As mentioned in the video the best thing to do is stay home as long as possible because you're more relaxed. This will help your labor progress as it's meant to. Best to you!

[@darksorceresszyra9467]

So, if my body is so made for birth, why couldn’t I after nearly 3 methods of induction? I worked out throughout my pregnancy, worked out and did labor stretches, walking, strength training, push-ups and squats at the hospital too. I only got to 1cm and water broke. They had to reintroduce fluids. Then, maybe the pitocin or miso her rate to flatten at each contraction. I also had an anxiety attack which I think the down from oxytocin added to it. placenta was tired so the best option was a C-section. I wanted it all natural. I don’t get what I did wrong. I want to have a natural birth for another baby, but my husband just thinks we should schedule a C-Section. I just feel like I failed and am weak for that. On the blessed side, my little girl is healthy 4 month old now, 100% breastfed, and almost double her weight already.

[@rachelixcaragua9355]

Sometimes we can do everything "right" and things just go differently than we planned. BUT a c-section is NOT failing! My first was born via c-section very early after my induction started and before I really even went into labor. For whatever reason, her heart rate dropped a couple times and she just wasn't tolerating it. The safest option for both of us was a c-section, rather than risking more stress on her during active labor. I wanted to do natural as well, but sometimes things change through no fault of our own. So from one c-section mama to another, kudos to you for being strong through major surgery to safely deliver your little one!

[@darksorceresszyra9467]

@@rachelixcaragua9355 thank you for your support. See, I just wonder if it’s the induction drugs side effects. I keep looking forward cause baby is doing so well now. I hope your babies (baby age and grown lol) are doing well too!

[@VanillaRoseLifeVanilla-rose.]

Each intervention can lead to c section because unnecessary interventions try to force the body to birth before it’s ready. But I pray for you to have a blissful experience next time , may G0d be with you!

[@NMaxne]

Historically women and children died a lot in childbirth, just because we're built for it doesn't mean it always works out. I work on a farm and births go wrong in nature all the time and the babies dying during birth isn't uncommon. Nature isnt kind, natural is disease and death. You tried your best! But don't beat yourself up. You went through a dangerous thing and survived and so did your baby, thats the important thing to be thankful for.

[@HarrietD-ph7bw]

Hey same thing happened to me. I had done everything and believed in the birth process and had paid $2000 in non refundable payment to an out of hospital birth center and ended up having to have a c section after 5 hours of pushing with no progress. It really really sucks hearing all these women with these easy labor stories “oh I pushed for one hour and there she was!”. When I remember choking down 6 dates every day for weeks and drinking the red raspberry leaf tea religiously and doing the exercises. It really makes me angry and feel like I was sold a lie sometimes.