The Stages of Labour: Stage 1 - Early (Active) Labour

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by midwife Erica Spessot as they continue their six-part series exploring the stages of labour, right through to your baby’s Birth Day.This episode focuses on the early (active) phase of the first stage of labour. It explores what is happening from when the contractions "are long, strong, regular and here to stay",  right up until it is time to push.Topics covered in this episode include:ContractionsWaters breakingWhen to contact your healthcare provider/present to hospitalPain relief optionsTransition, the final, most intense part of active laborStay tuned for the next episode, where Rangi and Erica take a deep dive into Stage 2 of Labour (meeting your baby).