105: Stages of Labor: Insights and Coping Techniques

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula) and Roxanne (labor and delivery nurse and student midwife) discuss the stages of labor from the onset of contractions to the moment of birth. They break down each phase within the first stage of labor, including early labor, early active labor, active labor, and transition, sharing favorite coping techniques for each stage drawn from both personal and professional experiences. Key strategies for managing early labor include balancing rest and movement, hydration, and nutrition. As labor progresses into active labor and transition, effective comfort measures such as hip squeezes, hydrotherapy, and physical support are explored. The episode also covers mental strategies and practical tips to navigate the labor process confidently.00:00 Introduction to MamasteFit Podcast00:01 Overview of Labor Stages00:16 Hosts Introduction01:47 Labor Timeline Breakdown03:17 Early Labor: Rest and Movement07:06 Comfort Measures for Early Labor12:24 Transition to Active Labor20:09 Transition Phase: Coping Strategies28:43 Second Stage of Labor: Pushing30:44 Sponsor Message and Conclusion——————————Get Your Copy of Training for Two on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VOTdwH📧 Download our free birth prep circuit guide with six exercises to prepare your body for birth: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-birth-circuit/Prepare for your birth with MamasteFit:💻 Online Childbirth Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Online Prenatal Fitness Programming🧘‍♀️ Prepare Your Pelvic Floor for Birth CourseExplore our prep for birth courses: https://mamastefit.com/prenatal-support3rd Trimester Specific Prep Courses: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/third-trimester/-------Freebies to Support Your Postpartum:📩 Join our free early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery/—-Recover after birth and return to fitness with MamasteFit: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/postpartum/💻 Postpartum Education Courses🏋🏻‍♀️ Postpartum Fitness Programs——Follow Us on IG at https://instagram.com/mamastefit—— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ****Freebies*****Early postpartum recovery course: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/ Postpartum sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/Prenatal Sample: https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/Pelvic Floor https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/Birth Prep for Labor Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/Birth Partner Guide https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/Birth Plan https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/