Stations of Baby | Why Dilation Doesn't Matter | Have a Fast Labor | How to Dilate Quicker | Pt. 1
Do you know your baby’s station?!
I have been hearing more and more that mamas are wanting to know how dilated they are during or even before labor. If this is your choice and it truly gives you peace of mind, go for it. However, I would encourage you to learn a little more about dilation and think about if that’s what you really need to know (or if there are alternatives to having fingers up your v*g throughout labor).
If you haven’t heard of station before, let me blow your mind!
Dilation is what we always hear about when it comes to labor progressing but I would opt to say that knowing your baby’s station (or even being able to observe it without checks) is a much better piece of information for you.
What is a baby’s station?
Your baby’s station is how high or low your baby sits in the pelvis. It helps us know how your baby is descending and rotating through your pelvis during labor. And guess what? You don’t actually need vaginal exams to know this. Not only that, it can sometimes give us an idea of how dilated we are but not always and vice versa.
Oh and btw, you do NOT need to know how dilated you are before you go into labor - it’s really not important. Your baby will come and descend when they are ready.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this series where I will discuss how to move based on baby's station.
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My doula heart is smiling we practice the same I love this!
@awerkingmama
2 жыл бұрын
YAYY!!
This makes me feel relieved as I don't like having cervical checks
@awerkingmama
5 ай бұрын
they definitely are not comfortable nor natural part of the process!
Love this. It would be great to have a printable for stations vs movement in labour.
I love your videos and more reason to NOT get Cervical checks as it doesn't say much. The Station of baby and mom's confidence and comfort matter most
What you say is really interesting, but music so loud is stressful... I couldn't finish watching the video. Hope you can that fixed on future videos.
@awerkingmama
5 ай бұрын
sorry about that
this was extremely helpful as a new birth doula. Also do you have some tips on pregnant women that have "narrow cervix" ?
Looking forward to your next video … I’m 37 weeks and some days.. information indeed is power
@awerkingmama
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for you to see it!
So helpful for a new mommy like me. Thanks
@awerkingmama
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, mama! How far along are you?!
I can tell my body was at a positive 2 with my first pregnancy bc my body started pushing on its own. My provider literally told me to hold off on pushing bc I needed to get to 10cm and more effaced (I was at about 8cm). Unfortunately, I wasn’t equipped with different positions to do in order to help me open up more. They just had me laying on my side. Still delivered pretty quickly but I’m looking forward to part 2 of this video
@awerkingmama
2 жыл бұрын
Your body is amazing. These videos will be super helpful for positioning!
Thank you for this video my body always pushes when am at 5 cm all the time i have never got to a 6cm atlist wigh all my 4 babies
I wouldn’t mind if there would be no music while you talk cos i cant hear you properly, its loud. 😢
This was super helpful for me! I am getting ready for a Vbac. I am 36 weeks + 3 days. Thanks for the info (:
@awerkingmama
2 жыл бұрын
You can do this, mama!!
40 weeks and waiting 😩😩 very excited no fear over here 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@godsown5852
Жыл бұрын
Got my vbac by the grace of God I am absolutely overjoyed and grateful ❤️
@awerkingmama
Жыл бұрын
AHHHH CONGRATULATIONS MAMA!! YOU DID IT!!
@godsown5852
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much A werking Mama thank you for everything the knowledge you have shared has saved lives may almighty bless you abundantly!!
@awerkingmama
Жыл бұрын
@@godsown5852 🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️
my ob said my baby was super engaged with my pelvis but didn’t tell me the station, is that a good sign?
Are there any movements that should be done for when the baby is in your mid- pelvis? Or are movements to open the inlet/outlet sufficient?
@awerkingmama
Жыл бұрын
Check out this series. I go through the movements for each station.
Hey loved your video! I had a question im currently 31 weeks and my baby is at a +1 station but im not dilated yet. I am at risk for preterm labor. But i was wondering with my baby at +1 even tho im not dilated does that mean baby is coming soon?
@balance7350
6 ай бұрын
Hi I hope you're doing ok. Could you give us an update?
I am little confused So if you are 7 cm and station of the baby is a negative positive 2 Can you still push it out without tearing? OR As the station of the baby is changing you will dilate more??
@awerkingmama
2 жыл бұрын
Usually you will dilate as baby moves to a positive station. Your body will usually begin pushing when it’s time but if baby is at a negative station, it’s not time to push.
Am 40weeks but still not dilate 1cm
Love the content, but the music is distracting :)
@DonawaVi
10 ай бұрын
Wow I didn’t even notice the music
@topasanyango8669
8 ай бұрын
Pull it down. I really need to get u clearly
How do you know the station of your baby without receiving a cervix exam? I get that dilation doesn’t matter but if you don’t have a cervix exam how can they tell what station your baby is in?
@awerkingmama
26 күн бұрын
Keep watching this series and I discuss this with your body movements. I also coach my clients on this.
@homeonhanna
24 күн бұрын
@@awerkingmamathanks. I guess I focused too much on when you said dilation doesn’t matter but what I’m coming to realize is if you don’t dilate, it can be very scary and lead to a possible induction and interventions. I’ve held off as long as possible and gotten a second opinion, it’s not medically safe for me to wait for several reasons. I wish I could so badly. This sucks. Trying to remain positive and do all the things you and my doulas are presenting but this is all too much and nothing seems to be bringing on contractions. I declined any further cervix exams since they’re discouraging and my induction date is approaching. Thanks for your help.
I'm oy 4 months along n I am terrified ..cz my last burthing experience was so bad and hectic I need ur help pls
@awerkingmama
7 ай бұрын
Definitely don't want you taking that fear into your birth! Sign up for a free consultation and we can talk through it and get ya the support you need tr.ee/5XsyYfnXQW
Hay dear can U be my dullah
@awerkingmama
7 ай бұрын
it's doula. How far along are you?
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