Signs of Labor and What to Expect | Stage One of Labor | Early, Active, and Transitional Labor

So you’re in labor? Or are you? How do you labor during the first stage of labor? When should you rest? When should you move? How do you breathe?
I am answering all of your questions to help you navigate each stage and phase of labor naturally.
Use each of these tips to create your birth plan and prepare your body for labor.
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[@blackbosscertified1669]

I had to come back and leave a review under this video. My baby girl was born in May and before I went into labor I studied this video with a notebook. I was able to have an unmedicated natural birth at 35 with zero complications during birth and recovery. I am so grateful for all the tips Chanele provided. I had no midwife. The support of my husband, nurse and doctor was enough. The staff was so impressed by what I learned and my ability to labor that they said I could teach a course. It was all due to this channel. If you’re having doubts about labor, you can do it! If unmediated natural is for you, you can do it too. Listen to your body!! Thank you sooooo much, I could not have been more pleased with my experience! Best of luck mamas!!!! ❤

[@miss.b618]

I’m 35 weeks this Friday , thank you for coming back to leave this comment 💗💗💗 I’m doing it with no midwife or really any tips to follow so I’m desperate for this info lol. It’s just me and my hubby hoping for the best. 💗💗💗 congrats on your baby girl! 💗💗

[@latid.]

Stage 1: early labor Mild contractions Days -weeks May last 30-60 seconds May notice a pattern. (Every __ mins) Need REST * Cervix is thinning * * loose bowels/ diarrhea, may loose mucus plug , bloody show (tiny bit of blood ) *Anxious emotions / excitement * Partner should : keep mama relaxed , drinking enough water, going to the bathroom once an hour at least , light snacks /Meals Location : should early labor at home as long as possible for relaxation Contractions: 4/5 min apart , lasting 1 min , gone on for about 1hr/- Active labor ( more pressure ) Physically: focusing on concentration &* breathing, eyes closed to focus , may not be hungry as much , back labor, a lot louder breathing , water breaking Contracting - be in a pelvis opening position (sitting on the toilet ) put your mind in state of mind

[@SageMamoo]

Perfection!!!! ❤

[@missteeshemah580]

❤

[@veraojo4672]

What do u do when u don’t have a supporting partner?

[@mamasadembou3604]

Not sure why, but in my family we just don’t do “early labour” 😅 my sister told me not to expect that phase, and I appreciated it, because I woke up to my water breaking and my first contraction came 1 hour later. And immediately they were 4-5 minutes apart and strong! My son was out around 5 hours from my first contraction 😅 This is how my sister’s and mother’s births went as well 🐒

[@awerkingmama]

oh wow! That is fun to notice the similarities with the women in your family. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-yq3fx5nr3b]

This is my first pregnancy , thanks for your advice.

[@rjahood2473]

How did your birth go?

[@sadhusai5645]

You are amazing in how you explain about the whole process and it feels so good when you address to be mothers as mama❤...

[@cherylz2633]

Thank you so very much for this content. I watched this serie of videos prior to labour and I must say they were very helpful. I got to experience all of your tips and tricks. And for once in 3 births, labor time was exactly 6hours all phase included. Not to mention that I was also able to achieve a VBAC. It is too long of a story to share it here, but I had to comment and thank you for all you do for women. Thanks again.

[@nicoleantoine6210]

This is so helpful! I'm 8 weeks away from my due date and will plan on watching this again before the big day comes ;) thank you!

[@nicoleantoine6210]

PS: I am unable to find your video on pushing. Would you be able to point me in the direction of where i can find it? thank you!

[@awerkingmama]

@@nicoleantoine6210 YAYY Congratulations, Mama! Here's the link to the pushing video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laibaI2ga7mLjbM . I hope it's helpful for you!

[@JustlookingB]

31 weeks and 6 days and I’m super excited and anxious and your videos are super helpful ❤

[@MiMi-WhatIfIToldYouuu]

19 weeks & learning all of it! Thanks. FTM here

[@jtempire1206]

How come I have energy at night and not during the day

[@CorazonSentido]

Yeah, that’s what I wanna know

[@SabriVanity]

Same here. Wide awake at night. Dragging butt all day!!

[@audrey7650]

I keep thinking this too.. 39 weeks.. I guess we are actually fatigued and preparing for newborn schedule. For me the nesting instinct takes over at night.

[@roselynewandera3924]

Me too! Very slow and tired during the day but active at night😂

[@america2363]

Glad to know I’m not the only one 😅

[@sonseraehonaker4128]

36 weeks watching this thank u so much for this information 💖 im going natural so this is very helpful

[@awerkingmama]

You're so welcome! You got this, mama. You’re almost there!

[@helengueye3428]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Very informative and simple to understand. Due date is 3 days away! Hoping baby comes soon!!!

[@s.sflower]

How did it go??😊

[@awerkingmama]

So glad my content was helpful. How are you doing mama?

[@keepitlegitxx]

Perfect video you’ve literally touched on everything! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@fridahnakabiri3525]

Thank you for all your info. I am 35weeks and can’t wait to meet my 3rd

[@frankmesa5499]

Do you have videos with advises and recommendations for Mamas who chose to have an Epidural? Love your videos

[@ashleyirizarry-diaz6415]

This was an amazing g video I feel so prepared for birth! Thank you

[@Slade89]

Amazing and very informative video for me and partner, thanks so much! Xx

[@maroonamaasante6382]

Amazing information! Thanks Sis.

[@Emily-mu3br]

Thank you so much for the video!!!

[@larakorik5016]

Such an amazing and informative video, thank you!

[@incaray69]

Loving your videos. So helpful and the best explanations! Love how you include the role of the partner. I will be forcing mine to watch 😊

[@awerkingmama]

Team werk makes birth less werk ;) I truly believe your support person is one of the most important people in your birthing environment.

[@GAM1990]

Your video is so helpful. Thank you so much ❤

[@awerkingmama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisaa2104]

What about if you have 1 hour drive to get to the hospital with traffic? When would you go?

[@awerkingmama]

Check out my video dropping in the morning. I explain all of this!

[@javonbrooks8088]

Thank You

[@xbriannaxbananax]

Im exciteddddd!!!💪

[@eforsuzyasamkoclukokulu]

I couldn't find the link about the toilet part. Can you send the link ? Thank you.❤

[@lucyedgehill]

If you have a bit of a stressful situation going on at home and you don't feel always that comfortable there, are you able to head to the hospital a little bit earlier?

[@awerkingmama]

Absolutely! You should go whenever you feel it’s best - hopefully from an educated perspective. If you’re not dilated enough though, many hospitals will send you back home.

[@chigozimndu-okonye5187]

Godbless you ❤

[@leandrapinel4727]

At what point do you go to the hospital? If you start labouring at home 😅

[@awerkingmama]

Sorry I missed this comment! Praying you had a wonderful birth

[@shakiaedmond8586]

Whats the difference between a birth worker and a doula?

[@awerkingmama]

Doulas are birth workers but people refer to themselves in a variety of ways and sometimes do more than just doula.

[@kristinbunch4741]

A birthworker could refer to doulas, chiropractors, acupuncturists, pelvic floor therapists, physical therapist, midwife, ob, massage therapists and anyone who works with pregnant women and babies

[@platanomafia]

my due date is tomorrow and all i have is alot of cramping and feeling like i need go to poop really bad but nothing i really want to stay home if my water breaks but i was already told that i have to go to the hospital in case of infection 🙄 also this is my 3rd week of being 1cm i feel like the things ive been doing havent been helping or maybe im just anxious and ready to meet my baby boy 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@awerkingmama]

Move around and let your body do the work! How are you doing mama?

[@AnneMarie-kay]

Sooo how should i think when im contracting 2min apart 4cm dilated and still get sent home

[@awerkingmama]

you need help getting your baby into position and opening up your cervix

[@pakouher5031]

❤❤❤🌅🌅🌅🦋🦋🦋🌼🌼🌼🌞🌞🌞

[@Keepinitreal55]

Why do women have the need to accentuate “two under two”. As if they’re bragging on how close they had 2 kids together. It’s actually pretty horrible for both the kids and mom’s health to have them that close together.

[@skywa7183]

It's actually not

[@Keepinitreal55]

@@skywa7183 um it actually is if you know anything about health at all! It takes a minimum of 2 years for a woman to regain her nutrients to pre baby stage, and even longer to optimize it. When you get pregnant on a depleted state you risk health issues on your baby like autoimmune issues, allergies, neurological issues etc. not to mention further declining the woman’s health for depleting her of essential nutrients even more. This has all been proven.

[@lizben-yaacov9892]

All great information. However, you never once utter the word “pain”. I think this is a disservice to women. You and many many others online use the word “intense” instead of “painful”. I’m sorry but “intensity” does not come close to describing transition (or often way before transition). It’s painful. Extremely, shockingly painful. Let’s not sugar coat reality.

[@limeonthecoconut]

It's actually different for all women. I don't think it's negative not to describe it as painful. Intense can cover it just fine.

[@ashsturgis]

Maybe that's your experience, but everyone's "pain" tolerance is different. If you say pain for some ppl, the mind will automatically consider it extremely painful. It's really mind over matter. So intense is a positive positioning word. Not a disservice it's actually wiser to use to keep ppl from fearing birth.

[@lizben-yaacov9892]

I didn’t have any fear during any of my births. I wish I’d had more kids! But they were painful (and yes, intense as well, I suppose.)

[@skywa7183]

​When u say painful, people like me will get scared I'm 38 weeks and don't want that kinda word

[@bukolayeye721]

wow your videos are very enlightening & helpful. You have no idea! Thank you for making a difference in my babi's journey earthside 🤍