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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Coping With Early Labor at Home: 15 Tips for a Smoother Start to Birth

Coping With Early Labor at Home: 15 Tips for a Smoother Start to Birth

In early labor, contractions begin, and your cervix starts to soften, thin, and open in preparation for active labor. Early labor may last several hours or up to a few days. Staying relaxed during this time supports a smoother start to birth. As a nurse midwife, I see women almost every day in triage in early labor. It can be a long and frustrating part...

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