S8 Ep 4 - Prodromal labour with doula Helena Hamilton

Have you heard of prodromal labour or what to do if you experience it? Our expectations of length and progress of labour is largely dictated by what we've seen on TV... which means we expect our waters to break, contractions to start, a mad dash to hospital and a baby arrives. So what do we do when we experience intense contractions with no cervical change, which may last days? Because that is what prodromal labour is! And it can be exhausting, and worrying, particularly if you're dismissed or told it's "just Braxton hicks". Helena covers what prodromal labour is, why it may occur, and what to have in your birth toolkit to help cope with it. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts as well as other platforms! Link is in my Instagram bio or go to https://anchor.fm/betterbirthIf you are enjoying the podcast please feel free to “buy me a coffee”! Link is also in my bio or go to www.buymeacoffee.com/betterbirth Disclaimer: The information and provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. We reserve the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time. The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the content of the podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed. Your use of content contained in or linked to this podcast is entirely at your own risk. The Better Birth podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.