My first clients water broke this morning at 7:30. It is a high break and she is just having a trickle that fills a pad every once in a while. She is not having any contractions yet.
Around 10am she went to make herself her "super pregnancy tea" as she calls it, so try and get things started.
Any advice? I am probably going to go to her in a little while even if contractions haven't started, so I can go to the hospital with her. So far she hasn't called her OB, because she is NOT ready to go in.
I'm excited!
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Ashley Motzenbecker, CD (CBI), RP, PED
Certified Labor Doula, Certified Perinatal Educator, Level II Reiki Certified
Regional Coordinator and Volunteer Doula for Operation Special Delivery www.wiregrassdoulaservices.com
Good luck! I personally would wait until contractions have started to join her. It could be a long time before contractions start and I wouldn't want to be intrude on her privacy because that can keep contractions from coming.
Have her stay hydrated and eat something good. If contractions don't start soonish, I would recommend that you have her take her temperature every once in a while. Walking can help. Obviously no sex.
Certified Labor Doula, Certified Perinatal Educator, Level II Reiki Certified
Regional Coordinator and Volunteer Doula for Operation Special Delivery www.wiregrassdoulaservices.com
I'm excited!
