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Childbirth
Onset of Labor
| Catalog #: | OB-165 |
|---|---|
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Duration: | 11 minutes |
| Format(s): |   |
| Language(s): | English or Spanish |
Summary
This video helps women know the signs of the onset of labor. After explaining that due dates are estimates, it covers Braxton-Hicks contractions, cervical thinning, lightening, flu-like symptoms, the nesting instinct, the loss of the mucus plug, the breaking of water, and increasing contractions. The video gives viewers guidelines for timing contractions and suggestions for when to call the healthcare professional.