Labor & Birth Videos

When the water breaks, there is a gush of water and sometimes a bit of pressure. Learn how to know if your water breaks and you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Don't rush to get ready for the hospital, as having a baby can take awhile. Learn how to get ready for the hospital if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Make sure loose ends are taken care of before going to the hospital. Learn who to contact if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

There are a few signs to indicate if you're going into labor for sure. Learn how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Non-dilating contractions aren't going to get closer together. Learn about Braxton Hicks contractions and how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Once contractions show a pattern or start to get closer together, it's a sign that they are progressive. Learn about progressive contractions and how to know if you're going into labor in this...

Don't time every single contraction, but stay aware. Learn about timing contractions and how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Oxytocin starts getting released when the baby hits its head on the cervix. Learn about the hormonal loop how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

When the cervix thins or ripens, it's called effacement. Learn about effacement and how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

A woman needs to be ten centimeters dilated to have a baby. Learn about dilation and how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

A station is related to spines on the pelvis. Learn about being stationed and how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

When the water breaks, it's also called ruptured membranes. Learn about water breaking and how to know if going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

During childbirth, the physical signs of first stage labor transition will be very intense. Learn more about physical signs of the first stage of labor transition with tips from a certified doula...

When giving birth, the transition phase of first stage labor is generally the shortest. Learn more about the time frame for the first stage of labor transition with tips from a certified doula...

Pregnant women in the first stage of labor transition will often experience overwhelming emotions. Learn more about emotional signs of the first stage of labor transition with tips from a...

When giving birth, pregnant women will need a lot of support activity during the first stage labor transition. Learn more about what to do during the first stage of labor transition with tips...

During childbirth, the second and third stages of labor consist of pushing and delivering the baby. Learn more about second and third stages of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth...

Nesting is an urge, a primal instinct in women. Learn how to know if you're going into labor through signs like nesting in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Lightening is when a baby drops deeper into the pelvis. Learn how to know if you're going into labor through lightening or dropping in this free video on pregnancy and childbirth.

Losing the mucus plug is also know as a bloody show or bloody discharge. Learn about the mucus plug on the cervix and how to know if you're going into labor in this free video on pregnancy and...

Early first stage labor will general last between 12 and 24 hours. Learn more about the time frame for the early first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this...

Emotional signs of early first stage labor can vary among pregnant women, but often include excitement and restlessness. Learn more about emotional signs of the early first stage of labor with...

During the early first stage of labor it is important for pregnant women to distract themselves. Learn more about what to do during the early first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula...

The main physical sign of active first stage labor will be that the contractions demand the full attention of the pregnant woman. Learn more about physical signs of the active first stage of...

Active first stage labor will often last between four to 12 hours. Learn more about the time frame for the active first stage of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this...

The emotional signs of pregnant women in active first stage labor will differ greatly from early first stage labor signs. Learn more about emotional signs of the active first stage of labor with...

Pain management during active first stage labor is the most important activity for pregnant women. Learn more about what to do during the active first stage of labor with tips from a certified...

A doula's job is to make the childbirth environment comfortable for a woman in labor. Learn more about the role of a doula during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy...

When a pregnant women goes into labor, it is often advised that she wait as long as possible before going to the hospital environment. Learn more about when to go to the hospital during...

Deciding who will deliver the baby is an important decision for every pregnant woman. Learn more about how to choose who will deliver the baby with tips from a certified doula in this free...

Pregnant women experience three stages of labor during child birth. Learn more about the basic stages of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in this free pregnancy video.

During the early first stage of labor pregnant women will experience several physical signs, including a bloody show and loosing the mucous plug. Learn more about physical signs of the early...

When giving birth, having freedom of movement in the childbirth environment can be very beneficial for pregnant women. Learn more about freedom of movement during childbirth with tips from a...

In a hospital environment, nurses play an important role for women in childbirth. Learn more about the nurse's role during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.

In childbirth, the new brain function, or logical, thinking brain, can often interfere with a woman's natural instincts during labor and make for a stressful birthing environment. Learn more about...

Who to allow in the delivery room or in the childbirth environment during childbirth is an important decision for any pregnant woman. Determine who to allow in the delivery room or in the...

Water, showers and baths are great for labor pain relief during the childbirth process. Learn more about using water for labor pain relief during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in...

Many women giving birth use music and sound to help relieve labor pains. Use music and sound for labor pain relief during childbirth with tips from a certified doula in this free pregnancy video.

When in childbirth, it is the old, instinctual part of the brain, that functions to push a woman through labor regardless of the environment. Learn more about old brain function during childbirth...

Women in labor often appreciate a firm touch or massage to help control labor pain during contractions. Learn more about using massage for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in...

Muscle observations can be very helpful for controlling labor pain during contractions. Learn more about using muscle observation for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in this...

Many women in labor use visualization to relieve labor pain and speed up labor. Learn more about using visualization for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in this free pregnancy...

An encouraging partner can be one of the best things for labor pain relief. Learn more about encouraging your partner during labor pain with tips from a labor educator in this free pregnancy video.

Deep breathing has been used for centuries by women in labor in order to deal with labor pain. Learn more about using deep breathing for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in this...

Meditating during labor pains will help the mother achieve a relaxed state of mind. Learn more about using meditation for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in this free pregnancy...

Using healing meditation during labor will promote relaxation and healing. Learn more about using healing meditation for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in this free pregnancy...

For calming meditation during labor try to find the most comfortable position possible. Learn more about using calming meditation for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in this...

During labor all of your sensations are intensified and using non-focused meditation may be able to help with the pain. Learn more about using non-focused meditation for labor pain relief with...

Taking a warm bath during labor may help the pain of giving birth by taking the pressure off your back. Learn more about using warm baths for labor pain relief with tips from a labor educator in...

Using ice for pain substitution during labor is a great way to distract your mind from birthing pains. Learn more about using pain substitution for labor pain relief with tips from a labor...