Doulas don’t rely on numbers to tell where someone is in labor or what their needs are. We do that by observing a person and being familiar with the behavioral cues that reveal progression. This exercise points out exactly what to look for and when to look for it. The dilation phase of labor is divided into four shorter observable phases: early labor, early active labor, natural alignment plateau, and transition. In each of those phases, there are activity cards to sort out that outline what happens during labor, what the laboring person may feel, what they may do, and the most supportive actions to take. (Includes activity cards, instructions, and explanation of Natural Alignment Plateau, by Jenny Lindley)
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