Phases and Stages of Labor
Erica will walk you through your first contraction through to your last explaining the characteristics of each stage, how to measure progress, and what to expect along the way.
In this mini course Erica will walk you through the phases and stages of labor from the first contraction to the last. Along the way you'll review various strategies and tips and tricks for moving through labor and giving birth. For parents who want to labor at home we'll also discuss tips for when to go to the hospital.
Describe the stages of labor
Explain how to measure progress with non-medical tools and insights
Describe the transition from early to active labor and active labor to the pushing phase
Describe pushing strategies and how to reduce the risk of tearing
Describe what to expect from the immediate postpartum period or right after giving birth
Learning Objectives
FREE PREVIEWEarly Labor (Stage 1)
Active Labor (Stage 1)
Pushing (Stage 2)
Immediate Postpartum (Stage 3)