Finding Comfort at Home During Early Labor Early Labor takes time; a lot of time, usually.

In fact, it can typically be about 3/4 of your total labor experience! When
spontaneous labor begins, you’re (hopefully) spending those early labor
hours at home before leaving for your hospital or birth center.

When labor begins slow and steady, a birthing person can go about their day
with minimal need to focus on the sensations of contractions in the
beginning. However, as early labor progresses towards active labor, a birth
giver may find themselves turning to some of their planned relaxation and
coping tools.

Here are some of our favorite at-home options to help bring relief, before
it’s time to head into your place of birth …
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#StayAtHome Mother's Day Gift Ideas From The Bull City Celebrating motherhood in the midst of a global pandemic likely feels
challenging. How do you show Mom your appreciation during the era of social
distancing, especially now that when your usual brunch options aren’t
available?

Let’s get creative, together, friends. We’ve rounded up five Stay At
Home-friendly, outside-the-box, and yes, last minute (if you need that,
too) offerings from local Durham-based businesses.

Let’s turn this into a Mother’s Day for the history books, but like, for
positive reasons, shall we?
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