In episode 128, we talked about the phases and stages of labor and we mainly focused on the mother’s experience. In today’s episode, we are going to focus more on the baby’s experience and what gets labor going.
In this episode we discuss:
- What Starts Labor:
- The uterus goes through hormonal and physical changes to prepare for labor and delivery.
- The baby's maturing organs produce surfactant, which sends signals to start labor.
- Oxytocin hormone causes uterine contractions that lead to cervical dilation and birth.
- Baby's Experience During Labor:
- The baby is gently pushed down into the pelvis and moves through the birth canal.
- The baby's head may mold and change shape to fit through the narrow opening of the pelvis.
- Hormones produced by the mother's body can provide natural pain relief and promote bonding.
- After birth, the baby takes its first breath, may cry, and is often placed skin-to-skin with the mother.
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