24 - Your General Labor and Birth Options

Let's chat about options!

1. Birth Environment – How to create a calming space to support oxytocin flow.
2. Labor Positions – The importance of moving freely to help labor progress.
3. Eating and Drinking vs. IV Fluids – Why the “nothing by mouth” rule is outdated.
4. Fetal Monitoring – The pros and cons of continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM).
5. Cervical Exams – Why routine checks may not always be necessary.

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