Ask The Midwife: Managing Expectations and Rest During Prodromal Labor

by | Jul 30, 2024 | Podcast

In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha discuss prodromal labor with midwife Leonora of Home Birth Honey. They explain what prodromal labor is and how it differs from Braxton Hicks contractions or early labor. They emphasize the importance of managing expectations and rest during prodromal labor. They also discuss factors that can contribute to prodromal labor, such as malposition, dehydration, and a strengthening uterus. The hosts provide tips for dealing with prodromal labor, including rest, hydration, and intimacy. They highlight the role of mindfulness and the importance of ignoring the sensations until they become more intense.

Leonora Colen
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Takeaways

  • Prodromal labor is characterized by contractions that come and go and may not progress into active labor.
  • Managing expectations and rest are key during prodromal labor.
  • Factors such as malposition, dehydration, and a strengthening uterus can contribute to prodromal labor.
  • Tips for dealing with prodromal labor include rest, hydration, and intimacy.
  • Mindfulness and ignoring the sensations until they become more intense can be helpful during prodromal labor.

This episode is sponsored by Birth, Baby! Academy. If you’ve ever considered becoming a birth doula, be sure to check out www.BirthBabyAcademy.com for their in-person training workshops or their upcoming online self-paced program!
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!

  • (00:00) – Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer
  • (01:12) – Introduction to Prodromal Labor
  • (04:59) – Differentiating Prodromal Labor from Other Stages of Labor
  • (07:56) – The Role of Benadryl in Managing Prodromal Labor
  • (16:50) – Using Strategies to Avoid Interventions
  • (18:50) – Thinking Ahead and Making Informed Decisions
  • (29:19) – Tips for Dealing with Prodromal Labor
  • (33:15) – Conclusion and Closing Remarks
Birth, Baby! Academy was founded by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly, birth workers in Central Texas.Together they own Empowered Beginnings, a doula agency that provides services to parents across Central Texas.They also created and cohost the popular Birth, Baby! Podcast.
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