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Signs that labor is 24 to 48 hours away!
What to do when having contractions at homeTips for Labor Progress
Pre-Labor
(Contractions are irregular and last roughly 20-40 seconds, but are inconsistent.)
When the baby isn’t fitting well, these contractions can be 60-120 seconds with no dilation.
One sign can be that the labor pattern is erratic, but just don’t make an assumption. It can be difficult to tell this situation from a transition without a vaginal exam. SeeComparing OA and OP Labor Patternsfor more details.
In this phase, the following things can really help:
Try and go about your day as normally as you can.
Take a nap (but don’t forget toRest Smart).
Is your abdominal wall loose?
4 stages of labour
Does your uterus hang forward and make a crease underneath at the front of your panty line?Then use a pregnancy belt or a Rebozo to lift your uterus and allow the baby to come down on your cervix. Wear it until the baby is out to prevent a stall in labor after the head is born.
Check-in with your provider(s) if any special needs present themselves.
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