Today I'm sharing a lesson from my online childbirth education class - The Birth Preparation Course! In this episode, you’re going to learn about the stages of labor. Every labor is different but there are some common generalities that are true most of the time. From the first contractions to pushing out your baby, I’ll walk you through the steps so you’ll know what to expect. This lesson is great in audio but it's even better in video! If you want to check out the course after listening to this episode, grab all the details at DrNicoleRankins.com/enroll. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What the 3 stages of labor areWhat labor is actually likeHow to know when you’re in laborWhat the cervix isHow cervical dilation is measuredHow long labor can lastHow to recognize a contractionWhat signals the beginning of active laborWhat happens when your water breaksHow do you know when it’s time to go to the hospital-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode242 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: https://drmombuttbalm.com/ * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for 20% off: https://ritual.com/drnicole * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy