Why do midwives focus on nutrition?
A primary objective during pregnancy is to assist the mother in growing a very healthy placenta and baby. By counseling the mother about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, the midwife knows that complications in late pregnancy can usually be avoided. With excellent nutritional intake, complications during labor can be reduced significantly. What are normal progesterone levels?Progesterone during menstrual cycleDay 1-14 >1 to 1.5 ng/mlDay 15-282-28 ng/mlProgesterone during pregnancyFirst Trimester9-47 ng/mlSecond Trimester 17-147 ng/mlThird Trimester55-200 ng/ml What are the signs of labor? *Contractions get longer, stronger, and closer together. If you think you may be in labor, drink a large glass of water and lay on your left side. If it stops, you know your body is doing preparation “toning” contractions. Preparation contractions stop and start, while labor contractions get longer, stronger, and closer together. *Water breaks (rupture of membranes) What are signs of labor coming soo
