This can happen slowly in a leak or in a large gush.

This is “nature’s epidural” and a great option for laboring at home or in the hospital.

These are rules created by hospital administrators that the nurses, doctors, and midwives must abide by.

This is measured in percentage from 0% (not at all) to 100% (completely)

This helps the woman cope with her contractions and helps baby to move down into the pelvis.

This is your (legal) ability to decide for yourself what is right for you during your labor and birth.

This indicates how high or low the baby is in the pelvis, measured from -4 to +4.

When contractions are increasing in intensity and frequency this is referred to as..

This is medical advice and practice that is based on scientific, peer-reviewed studies to keep mother’s and babies healthy and safe.

Baby is considered “engaged” when the widest part of the head is at this station.

This tool is excellent for active resting when in bed or laying during labor.

This is a great way to keep energy up during labor both at home and at the hospital.

The term for consistent contractions that do not increase in intensity or frequency and stop after one or more hours.

When seen this indicates cervical change is happening. Take a picture and send to your doula.

When you have these during your pregnancy you risk your water breaking before your labor starts, which increases the risk of induction and cesarean.