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[mieshavargas]

I wanted to show this to my childbirth class, but I can't because of the comments re: dilation being "so predictable" and needing to happen 1.2 to 1.5 cm per hour. That is not backed up by good (recent) evidence. In fact, the most recent evidence has shown that the length of healthy labor can vary much more widely than we thought.

[MorganSwor]

I thought this presentation was done very well but I have to say I have issue with the description of the Active Phase of labor. Labor is not "So, so predictable." There are many reasons a woman would not dilate at the rate described. This is how we have ended up with such a high cesarean rate in the U.S..

[ericadani]

I have so many questions regarding labor, as I am sure many do, because of the many variables and signs that denote when a woman is changing from one stage to the next. I am mostly curious in knowing more in regard to the best time to contact doulas, midwives, and healthcare providers. This video was very informative in the breakdown stages of labor and how to advise mom on what she is experiencing and WHY (which, as a learner, I am most intrigued about). As a doula, or informational support, having this knowledge is indispensable to my profession. Thank you! #birthinglittlehumans (your illustrations are TOP-NOTCH!)

[rumouredsimmer]

Thank you so much. Another is: Patient, this includes maternal exhaustion, position, pain and psychological condition.
Preparing for my final year OSCE on Thursday, your videos are really helpful.

[SystolicmmHg]

But I thought there were 4 P's (Powers, Passageway, Passenger, and Psyche)? Psyche is part of an emotional structure in which that can determine the woman's response to labor and influence physiological and psychological functioning.

[docsafi]

thumbs up for this awesome illustrations..
helped me alot as first year student of MBBS.

[tonyv]

Thank youuuu. I watched all your videos and all of them are awsomeee !

[elizabethwhiteman]

There are good things about an epidural for example it will be much easier to sleep although if you get an epidural you’re most likely in a hospital and everyone knows that hospitals are there for when you’re seriously ill or injured but you’ll be very sleep deprived

[thugtank]

Nice job . Helped me cover my final year obs syllabus . 👍🏼

[Anewmi]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! GREAT JOB...

[runningfromabear]

This is bullshit. Dilation rate isn't predictable. If this is what nurses are learning, no wonder they were completely useless in my experience. I had a long, slow latent phase with next to nothing happening despite 14 hours of induction. Then my water broke but I was only 2cm dilated. Nurse left 5-10 minutes after that.

10 minutes later I felt pressure. We pushed the button calling for someone to help. No one came. My husband went to the nurses station and they said they'd send someone down soon. My daughter was out two or three minutes later with just me and my husband there.

Dilation phase doesn't give 2 shits about your timeline. It was the same with my other 2 kids. Early labour was slow and lacked progression. Then dilated 7-8cm in 10-15 minutes.

[mattcleech]

My Braxton Hicks start at about 25 weeks and I always go pass my due date.

[SojourningSouls]

unfortunately, this is not normal physiologic labor :/

[suewolcott]

You mention lightening. This is usually a first time mom phenomena .