141: 10 Signs Labor is Approaching: Beyond Contractions

In this video, Roxanne, a certified nurse midwife, labor nurse with 13 years of experience, and soon-to-be mom of 4 discusses the various signs that indicate labor may be coming within the next 24 to 48 hours. Aside from contractions, Roxanne covers everything from effacement to diarrhea, how big of a deal is the loss of the mucus plug, what is vaginal discharge vs amniotic fluid, lightening, nesting, and more! She also clarifies which signs are not reliable indicators on their own, such as cervical dilation. Join in to understand these signs better and prepare for your labor journey. Visit mamastefit.com for more educational resources and fitness programs targeted at prenatal and postpartum stages.Prodromal Labor? Check these out!MamasteFit’s Birth Prep Circuit: https://youtu.be/lAOr0C36yvEThe Miles Circuit: https://youtu.be/qJhz6lrPo_Q00:00 Introduction to Labor Signs00:13 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne01:04 Overview of Labor Signs01:51 Top 10 Signs Labor is Near02:13 Effacement and Cervical Changes03:32 Digestive Changes: Diarrhea and Loose Stools03:58 Mucus Plug and Bloody Show04:54 Increased Vaginal Discharge06:05 Sponsor Break: Needed Perinatal Nutrition08:25 Lightning and Back Pain09:16 Prodromal Labor vs. True Labor11:15 Nesting and Emotional Changes13:08 Summary of Labor Signs15:34 What Doesn't Predict Labor17:04 Conclusion and Resources————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/