[Birth Stories] How She Got Through a Week of Prodromal Labor by Embracing It

Adriana Aleman-Crane’s first birth involved several days of prodromal labor, and if you don’t know what that is, you really want to listen to this episode! Her second birth? Her husband almost missed it! She shares with Adriana Lozada that sleep is glorious, acupuncture is worth it, and how she just has to wait for her water to break. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! - NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFUL - HONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful - JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15 - ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFUL - AIR DOCTOR - Get up to $300 off + 3-year warranty at AirDoctorPro.com with promo code BIRTHFUL - HOMETHREADS - Visit HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a 15% off code for your first order! If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Rethinking the Pushing Stage and our episode on Why the Golden Hour Matters for Your Baby. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at podcast@Birthful.com. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our Sponsors: * Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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On Birthful, working doula and former journalist Adriana Lozada talks pregnancy, birth and postpartum with top experts and new parents. Every episode distills the overload of pregnancy information down to the most relevant and useful stuff. Adriana Lozada is a mom, author, speaker, birth doula, postpartum educator, and healthy-sleep consultant. Visit Birthful.com. Please note: Adriana has years of experience but she's not a doctor, and does not expect anyone to treat the show like medical advice. Please always consult with your care provider. This show does not dispense medical advice.