Ten Things Women Say in Labor (that are totally normal!)
Posted by Pat Sonnenstuhl on May 26, 2015 in Birth Priorities, Labor Issues, Topics of Interest to Pregnant Families | Comments Off on Ten Things Women Say in Labor (that are totally normal!)
Written by Aly Folin, CPM, LM, North Star Midwifery & Erin Stertz-Follett, CD(DONA),Flutterby Birth Services
After attending many births, it is safe to say that we as midwives and doulas have heard just about everything you can imagine come out of the mouths of the beautiful, strong laboring women before us. These are instinctual, common things to say in the midst of this transformative moment in your life. Sure, we might occasionally think, “Wow, I’ve never heard that before!” But, generally speaking, here are the words and phrases that we as birth attendants most often hear, along with tips for what these may mean and what partners can do in response!