Some women tell tales of long labours. But it doesn’t have to be you if you’re in the know when it comes to your latent phase, says our midwife
Here’s a little secret I’m going to share with you. It’s something most women don’t know, but it’s vital when it comes to handling giving birth. There’s this stage of labour, you see, and once you know when it’s arrived and how to stay relaxed during it, I can promise you the rest of the birth (except for any unforeseen complications) should be a breeze and won’t seem like any time at all .The sciencey name for this magical stage is the latent phase of labour, and here’s how you find out when it’s happening, take control of it, and use it to your advantage…
