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When Should I Go to the Hospital? Signs It’s Time to Leave Home

Pregnant mother laboring at home with support during a contraction

“Is this it?”It’s one of the most common questions I hear as a doula—and understandably so. Labor doesn’t usually begin with a flashing sign that says GO TO THE HOSPITAL NOW! Maybe you’re having contractions, but they’re still manageable. Maybe they’ve been coming all night, but the timing keeps changing. Maybe your water broke, but […]

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