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I know this sounds like a silly question, but I am really interested to know how midwives/Obs know when you are going into transition? Apart from the obvious if you have had an internal done, but what is it about a labouring woman that signals them moving into transition???? I am just really curious!
A trained eye. There are little giveaways that a midwife or doctor tuned into a woman's body can pick up, but they do make mistakes too, thinking women are further along than they are. That's because they don't spend much time with the woman ;) When you are with them continuously it's easier :)
Thanks Kelly, I am just really curious as I had no idea that was where I was upto, the last thing I was focused on was being 6 cm dilated and then all of sudden they were telling me I was ready to push (I wouldn't believe them, maybe it was denial kicking in ! hehehehe)
Hey if you were able to work out when you were in transition I would be worried LOL! You aren't supposed to be thinking during labour!!! :) Your thinking brain switches with your ancient, instinctive brain stem, so thats why its hard to have a discussion with a woman in full labour.
Too true!!!!!:)
I am really really curious and into everything about birthing now - must get some more books and I have been reading the articles on your website as well - very interesting. I wish I had of been more knowledgable first time round!
I was always wondering about this too. Because from memory when i went into transition i sort of went into my own world and the contractions had stopped for about 10-15mins. The midwife was quite surprised when she did an internal saying i was ready to push, they pretty much left us alone the whole time until i was pushing.
Yes kelly is right. You girls give off little signals that we look for. Also on the internal examination. It is very rare for me to do one. I can usually tell how things are going by them little signals
Oh I forgot to add. That was not a stipid question.
The only stupid question is the one that you don't ask.
DH knows when i was in trasition, it was generally the only time i swear during labour (telling him to get the **** away from me!!) Im generally a pretty placid person, even during labour... :)
Looking back I knew when I was in transition with Mason as I got a bit calm for a while. At the time though I had no idea.