Early Labor

Early labor is a time that might be filled with anticipation and joy to finally meet the little one you've been growing  for the better part of a year! The excitement is sometimes unbearable.  Many first time moms want to jump into the "labor stuff" right away and begin transformational process to motherhood through birth.

As a birth doula, I see so many first time mothers who want to work too hard during the early parts of labor, only to become overtired for the later parts of birth.  It seems counterintuitive, but I encourage all moms to rest your way through early labor.  Relax and enjoy the last few hours or days to shower yourself and your partner with undivided attention and love as you wait for your little one to arrive. 

Alice Neel