Send us a textIn this episode I am talking about the first stage of labour - where the woman experiences contractions to help her cervix dilate to approx 10 cm. There are 3 phases to this stage: - The latent phase is early labour where the cervix is softening and ripening in preparation for dilation. The established phase is the time when labour is intense and she will need extra support from you. Transition is the final phase, that is reached when a woman is at or nearing full dilation. During this time it is important to know how to respond to her cues for support, and also to identify when to contact her midwife/doctor. For a more in-depth look at this topic, please buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:- Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner — https://amzn.to/35euaZrVisit my website - www.birthability.co.ukFollow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthabilityIf you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for ...

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