Difference between revisions of "Help Labor Progress"

Occasionally, especially for first-time mothers, labor can take much longer than anticipated. This is called latent labor and it occurs when labor stalls in the middle of the birthing process. Doctors are still not certain how the full mechanism at the beginning of labor works, but it involves signals that come from your baby to begin the process. There are things you can do that will encourage your body to move from latent labor to active labor, from natural techniques like walking and moving to medical options like inducing labor or breaking your water. However, you should not attempt to ''induce'' labor on your own, and you should consult with your physician or midwife before trying ''anything'' to speed up your labor.

Occasionally, especially for first-time mothers, labor can take much longer than anticipated. This is called latent labor and it occurs when labor stalls in the middle of the birthing process. Doctors are still not certain how the full mechanism at the beginning of labor works, but it involves signals that come from your baby to begin the process. There are things you can do that will encourage your body to move from latent labor to active labor, from natural techniques like walking and moving to medical options like inducing labor or breaking your water. However, you should not attempt to ''induce'' labor on your own, and you should consult with your physician or midwife before trying ''anything'' to speed up your labor.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==

=== Preparing for Labor ===

=== Preparing for Labor ===