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hands holding a sign that says, what to do if your labor stalls 11 helpful options

Labor is a lot of work and sometimes you don't progress the 'expected' 1 cm per hour and that's ok (that metric is outdated anyways). Sometimes you sit at 3 cm for hours on end and still go from 6 cm to baby in your arms in an hour! There are plenty of reasons for labor to stall. EVERY labor is different, but if you find labor has stalled for any reason, try doing some of these 11 tips.

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a man and woman sitting on an inflatable ball with the words positions above them

During delivery your provider will typically check you and the position of the baby. They call off numbers, these numbers tell where the baby is positioned in the pelvis. Different labor positions can be helpful based on where baby is positioned. We hope this information helps! All of this and more is found in our Prepping for Labor and Delivery Course!

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a woman laying in bed with the title 12 tips for early labor to priorize rest and avoid exhaustion

One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

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We've got moves you've never seen before. You can feel confident that you know every position for every pain!Back labor? There are specific positions for that - look for the cute emoji!Long Induction? Spice things up with a new move from the list!Rocking a VBAC? Keep things moving with a new position every 30 minutes!"How will I get through labor?" Save this list to your phone, and you'll never run out of effective moves to improve your labor experience!

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