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B I R T H F I T

“Our Mission is to cultivate awareness and enhance education throughout the parenthood transition by developing and producing one of a kind BIRTHFIT experiences through in-person classes and distance learning so that any human has the space to make her/his own informed, intuitively guided choices.” BIRTHFIT

Dilation of the Cervix :: Play by Play

Understanding the stages of labor is a key part of your birth preparation.
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S T A G E • O N E {early - active - transition}

Contractions begin, the cervix dilates, and the baby moves down in the pelvis. Stage one is complete when the cervix has dilated to 10 centimeters (cm).

What is a doula anyway?

Growing in popularity and use is the hiring of a labor doula or birth worker, to support the birthing process from start to finish. A labor doula is a support person who has responsibility only to YOU, the mama. She has your best interest and you needs in mind, and works to support emotionally and physically.