Pregnancy Final Preparation

Allow plenty of time to get to the hospital if you live in a city or if you are leaving around rush hour.

If this is your first baby you may find that you are more uncomfortable during the first part of labor than during the last part. For experienced mothers, the end of the labor cycle seems to be more difficult. Whatever the case, don't panic. If you have taken a course for natural childbirth, you don't have to start your breathing and child birth strategies right away.

Just relax and wait until you need them!

You may have another 10 or 12 hours before you deliver and you want to you're your strength for the final sprint. Rest and drink plenty of water. You can even eat a little if you find you have an appetite. Just don't overload your stomach.

Eat healthy food like protein and vegetables or whole grain bread or just nibble on crackers and fruit.

If you find you want to take a bath be sure you have help to get you in and out of the tub at home!

You should contact your doctor to let them know that labor has started.

She will probably tell you to call back when your contracts are about one minute in length and about five minutes apart.

If you are still not sure whether your labor is 'real', give yourself this mental test:

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