{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When Should I Labor At Home?","description":"I get asked about laboring at home all the time. Today we\u2019re discussing why you might want to, and when you absolutely should not. Best friend, I may be biased (y\u2019all know I had two on-purpose home births with my girls, June and Maggie), but going to the hospital in labor is low-key probably the worst part of having a baby. Not the hospital itself\u2026 but the logistics of getting there\u2026The drive, going through triage, getting settled in your room\u2026 timing all of this just right is\u2026 hard. Especially when being sent home if you\u2019re not far enough along is an option. In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019m discussing: The benefits of laboring at home throughout active labor Reasons why you should absolutely not labor at home Things to consider plus dos and don\u2019ts for laboring at home When to head to the hospital if you want an epidural, and if you don\u2019t (you\u2019ll want to stay home longer if you\u2019re planning to skip the epidural) This episode is for you if you\u2019re pregnant and working on your birth vision\u2026 how would you like your birthing day to unfold, in an ideal world? Does it include laboring at home? Here\u2019s a glance at this episode\u2026 [4:22] Average length of labor for first time parents. [5:10] What does \u201claboring at home\u201d mean? [6:35] When not to labor at home. [11:50] Benefits of laboring at home. [15:25] When to head to the hospital. Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts \u201cEmily is super helpful; I\u2019m so glad she\u2019s my doula BFF!\u201d <\u2014 If this is what you\u2019re thinking, please consider rating and reviewing my podcast. Doing so helps me show up in the feeds of other folks who might feel the exact same way! Simply click here, scroll the bottom, 5 stars, and \u201cwrite a review.\u201d I want to know your favorite part of each episode and what else you\u2019d like hear from me! And, if you haven\u2019t done so yet, be sure to follow me, as well. You\u2019ll have each episode loaded and ready every Monday morning, and you\u2019ll have access to any bonus recordings you might otherwise miss! Follow here.   Research mentioned in this episode: Reduced use of epidurals, oxytocin, and increased maternal satisfaction Reduced risk of cesarean delivery Epidural\u2019s impact on length of labor Average length of labor ","author_name":"Your Doula BFF","author_url":"https:\/\/www.yourdoulabff.com","html":"