We discuss the phases of labor: pre labor, early labor, active labor, and transition. I feel like this information is probably one of the main reasons students take my class. This is what a lot of students are most curious about.
Towards the end, we watch an incredible video that depicts the phases of labor so beautifully and play a fun game of transition charades.
I love using props and games to help drive home some of my points. It makes it fun and interesting and helpful for the ones who learn better visually.
Can you describe your phases of labor? Were they distinct or did they kind of run together. What is something you remember about your labor?