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Part 2: Active labor! We know that movement during this phase is huge. The longer you can stay upright and moving/working with your body that’s amazing. Most people who get an epidural get it during this phase and when/if you do, it’s still crucial to make sure you get frequent position changes with the help of your hospital staff. You can utilize all kinds of positioning aids like a birthing ball, peanut ball, pillows, and more. Usually during this phase you can’t “talk” through contractions, t