The “Dilation Station” 🚽 It might sound strange at first, but sitting on the toilet is one of the few places in life where we’ve been completely conditioned to let go. We don’t sit there clenching, holding on, or trying to stay in control. Our body knows exactly what to do - relax, release, and allow things to move downward. And birth works the same way. During labour, tension is the enemy of dilation. When the jaw tightens, the shoulders rise, and the pelvic floor clenches, it can make it hard
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The “Dilation Station” 🚽 It might sound strange at first, but sitting on the toilet is one of the few places in life where we’ve been completely conditioned to let go. We don’t sit there clenching, holding on, or trying to stay in control. Our body knows exactly what to do - relax, release, and allow things to move downward. And birth works the same way. During labour, tension is the enemy of dilation. When the jaw tightens, the shoulders rise, and the pelvic floor clenches, it can make it hard
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Dilation tips ⬇️ Ever wonder how dilation works during birth? Think of it as your body gradually making room for the grand entrance of your little one! 🌟 From 1cm to the ‘showtime’ 10cm, every stage is a step closer to meeting your baby. Many times you won’t even feel much happening 1-3 cm unless you’re induced. To dilate faster think gravity. Keep moving. Allowing baby to put more pressure on that cervix so it thins and opens. Want to go from anxious to fearless in your birth prep? Drop ‘FEARL
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Dilation tips ⬇️ Ever wonder how dilation works during birth? Think of it as your body gradually making room for the grand entrance of your little one! 🌟 From 1cm to the ‘showtime’ 10cm, every stage is a step closer to meeting your baby. Many times you won’t even feel much happening 1-3 cm unless you’re induced. To dilate faster think gravity. Keep moving. Allowing baby to put more pressure on that cervix so it thins and opens. Want to go from anxious to fearless in your birth prep? Drop ‘FEARL
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Save for when you’re getting closer to birth!! 😊 Checking cervical dilation is one way your health care provider can find out how your labour is progressing. 👩‍⚕️⁣ ⁣ By the way, it’s not the ONLY way to know how labour is going! There are other things that happen to your cervix too. ⁣ ⭕️ Your cervix is the at the bottom of your uterus, and it opens up to let the baby out when you are in labour. ⁣ ⁣ ⭕️ Dilation is a simple concept to understand. It’s the measurement in centimetres of how OPEN y
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Save for when you’re getting closer to birth!! 😊 Checking cervical dilation is one way your health care provider can find out how your labour is progressing. 👩‍⚕️⁣ ⁣ By the way, it’s not the ONLY way to know how labour is going! There are other things that happen to your cervix too. ⁣ ⭕️ Your cervix is the at the bottom of your uterus, and it opens up to let the baby out when you are in labour. ⁣ ⁣ ⭕️ Dilation is a simple concept to understand. It’s the measurement in centimetres of how OPEN y
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If you want to dilate your cervix faster in labor? The dilation station may be the answer. Go to the toilet and pee or just sit there. Just remember the water and waste method: This means Hydrating yourself and going for bathroom breaks at least 1 hour. It’s Important 👌🏻 #dilationstation #laborprogress #birthtips #naturalbirth #howtoprepareforlabor #laborprep #unmedicatedbirth #naturalbirth
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If you want to dilate your cervix faster in labor? The dilation station may be the answer. Go to the toilet and pee or just sit there. Just remember the water and waste method: This means Hydrating yourself and going for bathroom breaks at least 1 hour. It’s Important 👌🏻 #dilationstation #laborprogress #birthtips #naturalbirth #howtoprepareforlabor #laborprep #unmedicatedbirth #naturalbirth
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👶🏽 Understanding Cervical Dilation: From 1 cm to 10 cm in Labor During labor, the cervix (the opening of the womb) gradually opens to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. This opening is measured in centimeters—from 1 cm to 10 cm. Here’s what each stage usually means: 🔹 1–3 cm – Early Labor The cervix is starting to soften and open. Contractions may be mild or irregular. Some women are still comfortable walking, talking, and resting at home. 🔹 4–6 cm – Active Labor Begins The cerv
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👶🏽 Understanding Cervical Dilation: From 1 cm to 10 cm in Labor During labor, the cervix (the opening of the womb) gradually opens to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. This opening is measured in centimeters—from 1 cm to 10 cm. Here’s what each stage usually means: 🔹 1–3 cm – Early Labor The cervix is starting to soften and open. Contractions may be mild or irregular. Some women are still comfortable walking, talking, and resting at home. 🔹 4–6 cm – Active Labor Begins The cerv
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