Last week in childbirth class I started teaching about labor. I love to hear the stories that others have heard about labor, particularly how does labor start. There is such a wide variety in experiences and beliefs about labor. While this is true, it is also important that you have the basics of labor down pat for when it's your turn to give birth. It doesn't matter if you're planning on an epidural for birth, to have natural childbirth or even planning a cesarean section - everyone must know a particular set of facts about labor, incuding how do I know if it's labor; what to pack for the hospital; how to deal with contractions and much more.
Are you ready for labor?
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The Basics of Labor originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 08:24:34.
