Sentences with phrase «active labor began»

When the active labor began, she transformed into a motivating coach — helping us summon strength and energy while giving clear instructions and enthusiastic encouragement.

And, true to form, once active labor began for me, it was 2 short hours before I saw my son.

While epidurals can be given at any stage during labor, many organizations encourage mothers to wait until active labor begins.

Or maybe you've hired a «sibling doula,» a doula who has gotten to know your child (just as a doula gets to know the family and their intent in the birthing process) before the birth and then comes once active labor begins to «hold space» specifically for your child.

If you are paying attention to your body, and notice the subtle changes that may take place days before active labor begins, you will be ready for the real thing when it happens.

Intravenous (IV) fluids will be started before active labor begins and prior to the procedure of placing the epidural.

Most women will relocate to the place where they plan on giving birth by the time active labor begins.

Obesity predisposes a dam to gestational diabetes, and may make it hard to spot when active labor begins.

Not exact matches

My birth story session includes full coverage of your birth journey, beginning with active labor and ending 2 hours after the birth of your baby, capturing everything from your journey through labor to baby's first breath, first latch, and first cry.

It is said that the average first - time mom will dilate just under a centimeter per hour once active labor has started and the mom having baby number two or more will dilate just over a centimeter per hour once active labor has begun.

A doula provides continuous support, beginning during early or active labor, through birth, and for approximately 1 1/2 — 2 hours following the birth.

Being on - call also means that I do not travel outside a specific distance from my birth client's birthing location in any direction so that I can attend her birth as soon as she is in active labor and ready for me to arrive and begin documenting her journey.

You may wish to have a close family friend take him / her as soon as labor begins, or perhaps once active labor sets in.

CHRISTINE STEWART - FITZGERALD: And before we actually get to the end I mean during let's just say the beginning of active labor to the point where you know the mom starts pushing.

At the beginning of active labor you'll need to make your way to the hospital or call your midwife if you're having a home birth.

Around 1:30 PM I began entering active labor.

The new guidelines: The active phase of labor begins when the cervix is dilated 6 cm (previously, 4 cm).

Beginning Friday, May 24, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day, through Sunday, September 1, 2013, in observance of Labor Day, the DMA will offer free admission to its special touring exhibition The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece: Masterworks from the British Museum to all active military personnel and their families.

Beginning Friday, May 27, 2011, in observance of Memorial Day, and through Sunday, September 4, 2011, in observance of Labor Day, the DMA will offer free admission to all active military personnel and their families.