Childbirth education classes are an important component as you prepare to give birth. Most birthwork professionals recommend taking childbirth education classes in the third trimester of your pregnancy. This way the information is at the forefront of your mind when the time comes for you to have your baby! If you take the class too … Read more
You’re 37 weeks pregnant and you can no longer ignore the dread that accompanies the excitement of your nearing due date. What is causing this anxiety? Perhaps you have experienced labor and delivery before, and you are nervous about going through it again. Perhaps this is your first time and you aren’t quite sure what … Read more
When Does the Second Stage of Labor Begin? When your cervix is fully dilated and your baby is ready to begin their descent through the birth canal. This is the second stage of labor, also called the pushing stage. It can last up to 2-3 hours or as short as a few minutes. Once the … Read more