Labor. Pre pre labor is getting your mind right. You want an idea of what's coming so you can be prepared right, so the typical route is to take a birthing class.

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I didn't take any birthing classes. Some classes are expensive, then there is the matter of scheduling them, its a whole thing. So, I went the DIY route and was unpleased with what I found, but it was enough to get me through.  - more ammo for me to create this space -

I scoured the internet and mostly found random blogs with posts from 8 years ago. One website that I did find very helpful was Mama Natural, complete with videos and everything. I also downloaded The Bump App. 

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So, my actual pre labor began on a Monday. I was experiencing contractions fairly close together for a few hours, but then it stopped. I already had a few membrane sweeps because my baby ran past the due date of February 21. I had to take non-stress tests to ensure my baby was still in good health. Apparently, the placenta kind of conks out after a while and the baby would be in distress if that were to happen while still in utero.

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We were now in March. I was still attending my prenatal yoga class on Tuesday nights.  I had an appointment earlier that afternoon (before yoga class) got my cervix checked and was only 2 cm dilated. We did another membrane sweep and had contractions for about an hour or so that night when I got home from yoga. 

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