Latent Labour

Latent labour

Latent labour refers to the early phase of your labour. It is a good idea to use this time to rest and stay as relaxed as possible if you can. Eat, rest, nourish. Use heat packs, shower and bath to help ease the discomfort. The latent phase can last many hours, sometimes your contractions may be intense enough that you need to concentrate on your breathing, but you should be able to talk through them.