Mentally prepare for labor

One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

Get ready for giving birth to your baby with this ultimate guide to preparing for labor. Tips for preparing yourself mentally and practically for giving birth. Ways pregnant ladies can prepare their body for labour and use techniques to help cope with contractions and labor pains #pregnancy #pregnant #givingbirth

Learn the best tips to help you mentally prepare for giving birth to your baby. Yes, labor and delivery can feel scary, but there are so many great ways to prepare in advance so that you can feel confident and prepared for your baby's arrival.

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

As your due date nears, many moms-to-be wonder when labor will begin. If you are like me, you’re probably both excited and anxious to meet your little one (and also just tired of being pregna…

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially

This post contains affiliate links. Probably one of the most FAQ I've gotten lately: How did you prepare for labor? At first, I honestly didn't think or feel like I did anything. And then after giving birth to our daughter, I had a lot of people tell me I did a lot to prepare for […]

Chanel Hogue on Instagram: "Holding ice to prepare for labor? This was your favorite post in 2022 AND 2023, so we are running it back again! It may sound odd, but I held ice in my last two pregnancies to help me mentally prepare for labor. It’s also one of my go to exercises for my clients to learn how to get into their #birthzone 🙏🏽 So much of labor is actually more mental than it is physical. Nobody really talks about it like this, but it’s true. The way our bodies respond in labor is…

Everything you need to know on how to prepare for labor induction. From how to cope mentally, lowering your expectations and changing your birth plan.

Prepare for birth by learning what back labor is and tips to cope with back labor if it happens to you!