Periagoge
Scenario

Why waiting for labor to start after water breaks can feel terrifying

My water broke three hours ago but contractions haven't started and I'm terrified something is wrong with the baby.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Uncertainty during time-sensitive biological processes can trigger catastrophic thinking about outcomes beyond one's control.

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Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Birth and the birth experience?”

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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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