Perinatal Potpourri

04/11/2026

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04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

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03/29/2026

Like the "Fire Hydrant" variation, straddling can help your hands-and-knees position be a little more supported while using gravity to help your baby turn more anterior (aka your baby's back against the front of your belly), which is usually the easiest position for birth. Try it!

Want more ideas for positions during labor? Download our guide here >> https://www.motherboardbirth.com/labor-positions-guide

03/29/2026

⏳ STAGES OF LABOR & DURATION 🤰

1️⃣ Early Labor (Latent Phase)

Cervix dilates 0–3 cm
Mild, irregular contractions
Can last 6–12 hours (first-time moms may be longer)

2️⃣ Active Labor

Cervix dilates 4–7 cm
Stronger, more regular contractions
Usually 3–8 hours

3️⃣ Transition Phase

Cervix dilates 8–10 cm
Most intense contractions
Shortest but hardest phase: 30 min–2 hours

4️⃣ Pushing & Birth

Baby moves through birth canal
Contractions continue
Duration: minutes to a few hours

5️⃣ Afterbirth (Placenta Delivery)

Placenta is delivered
Usually 5–30 minutes

💡 Labor varies for every mom—trust your body and your care team ❤️
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03/29/2026

Knowing the signs and symptoms of can save lives! Share to spread awareness.

If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of preeclampsia, don't hesitate to get in touch with their healthcare provider and/or visit labor and delivery and report their symptoms.

Learn more about the signs and symptoms here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptoms

03/27/2026

Helping mom through mid-pelvis is 11, 0, +1 these are great positions for that

03/27/2026

Hey everyone your expertise is needed 💞

Your lived experience matters 💙 PSI has current openings for volunteer online support group facilitators, and we'd love for you to consider joining our community of peer support leaders.

Current openings include groups for:
✦ Bipolar Support for Perinatal Moms & Birthing People
✦ Termination for Medical Reasons
✦ Postpartum Rage Support
✦ Perinatal Mood Support for Parents & Moms
✦ Birth Trauma Support
✦ Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi Moms
✦ Pregnancy After Stillbirth & Early Infant Loss
✦ Birth Trauma Support for BIPOC Birthing People
✦ Eating Disorder Support for Moms & Birthing People

Facilitators commit to a minimum of one year, lead groups virtually via Zoom, and must have lived or professional experience with their group's topic. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Think this could be you? Apply today at https://loom.ly/wtJFY-U

03/26/2026

SIGNS YOUR BABY IS NOT IN THE RIGHT POSITION FOR LABOUR 👶🏽🚨

Most mums don't know this until it's too late 😩

You're 36, 37, 38 weeks pregnant…
Your baby is moving, your bump looks fine…
But is your baby actually in the RIGHT position for birth? 👀

Because position MATTERS more than most people tell you 🚨

Here are the signs to watch for 👇🏽

🔴 Constant back pain in late pregnancy
Baby's spine might be pressing against yours - this is called back labour and it HURTS 😩

🔴 Kicks near your bladder, not the top
Feet down low = possible breech baby 👶🏽🙃

🔴 A hard round lump under your ribs
That could be baby's HEAD… meaning baby is in the wrong way up 🚨

🔴 Baby's head not engaging after 36 weeks
If the head is still high and floating, position could be the reason

🔴 Lopsided or flat-looking bump
A well-positioned baby usually gives a rounder shape 👀

♦️ What helps?
🚶🏽‍♀️ Walk daily
🪑 Sit upright, stop slouching!
🙇🏽‍♀️ Get on all fours to encourage baby to shift
📲 Look up Spinning Babies - it works!

♦️ Most babies turn on their own but knowing the signs means you can act early and talk to your midwife!

Knowledge is power mama 💪🏽

💬 Share this with a pregnant woman right now 📲

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03/26/2026

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03/26/2026

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