Childbirth usually occurs in three stages: First stage: The time of the onset of true labor until the cervix is completely dilated to 10 cm. Second stage: The period after the cervix is dilated to 10 cm until the baby is delivered. Third stage: Delivery of the placenta. First Stage of Labor: The first stage of labor is the longest and involves three phases: Early Labor Phase –The time of the onset of labor until the cervix is dilated to 3 cm. Active Labor Phase – Continues from 3 cm. until the c

Best Labor Positions for Comfort & Progress During Birth. These labor position visuals are created to illustrate different ways the body may move during childbirth. I’m not a doctor this content is for visual education and calm inspiration only. Every pregnancy and every birth is unique. Always talk to a medical professional for real medical guidance. #LaborPositions #PregnancyJourney #BirthPreparation #PregnancyLife #pregnancyeducation #BabiesAnatomy | BabiesAnatomy

Save and practice these labor positions with your birth partner for a more comfortable and faster labor. Did you know your pelvis moves and adapts throughout labor, and different positions help open different levels to make space for baby! ☑️ The Inlet (Top of the Pelvis) – This is where baby engages into the pelvis and enters during beginning of labor and sometimes even before labor begins. To open this space, try flexing your hips, widening your knees for hip external rotation, and tilting you

Kirsty decides to get a pethidine injection for pain relief during labor after gas and air wasn't effective. Her dad and aunt arrive for support. She showed strength and determination throughout the process. #LaborAndDelivery #PainRelief #Pethidine #BirthStory #Support #Childbirth | Real Families

Sophie's reconsidering her birthing options as labor progresses. Initially against an epidural, the pain changed her mind. Concerns about distressing the baby were put to rest by the anesthesiologist, leading to a different decision than planned. Sometimes, wrong information shapes decisions. #BirthPlan #Epidural #LaborPain #Childbirth #Parenting #Pregnancy | Real Families