When we talk about birth, we often hear “Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3.” But let’s be real, labor isn’t just a checklist, it’s a journey your body and baby take together. Here’s a fresh way to see it: 🌱 Stage One: The Build-Up Your body is opening, your hormones are shifting, and each contraction is like a wave preparing you for the moment you’ll meet your baby. This stage is long, but every surge has purpose. 🔥 Stage Two: The Power Phase Think of this as the “active team effort.” You and your bab