Michelle shares provides an overview of the 4 stages of labor. She sharess that the first stage of labor involves contractions that get longer, stronger, closer together and that it is divided into 3 phases: early labor, active labor, and transition. Michelle also explains braxton hicks contractions and labor contractions and the different ways in which laboring moms may experience their contractions or surges, especially if they are using hypnobirthing. Michelle also shares that the experience of natural birth can be compared to getting a large tattoo.

Connect with Michelle at www.birtheaseservices.com, Instagram: @birtheasemichellesmith, and Facebook: @thebirtheasepodcast and @birtheasemethod