What Do Labor Contractions Feel Like? Described by an OB/GYN

The Doctors Bjorkman, a board-certified OB/GYN and Pediatrician couple, explain all about labor contractions -- including Sarah sharing her thoughts on what they feel like while actually in labor! Also hear about her thoughts on "natural" contractions versus those experienced while on Pitocin.

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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Braxton Hicks Contractions
2:05 - "True" Labor Contractions
2:23 - Stages of Labor
4:07 - IRL; What Contractions Feel Like
5:25 - Contractions Throughout Labor
6:52 - IG Community Answers to "What Do Contractions Feel Like?"
8:32 - Natural vs Pitocin Contractions
11:08 - The Final Waves/Ring of Fire

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Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo

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