Feel Calm, Confident &
Prepared for Birth
Grab your Latent Phase Checklist to help you and your birth parent navigate the early stage of labour…
Feel Prepared | Feel Empowered | Feel Confident
The early signs of labour can be confusing — but they don’t have to be.
That’s where this gentle, practical checklist comes in.
What’s Inside the Latent Phase Checklist Pack:
Created by a registered midwife and complementary therapist, this free resource will help you and your birth partner understand what’s happening, what’s normal, and how to stay calm, comfortable, and confident as your birth begins.
A printable postcard reminder with clear tips for early labour
An A4 instruction leaflet with what to expect and when to call
Calming, pre-birth rituals to help you feel grounded and in control
Reassuring advice from a registered midwife and complementary therapist
What is the Latent Phase of Labour?
The latent (or early) phase is the very first stage of labour - when your body is gently preparing for birth. It can last hours (or even a day or two), with mild contractions that may come and go and be different in length and strength. You may feel sick and have an upset stomach - all signs that labour may be beginning.
This phase is totally normal — but how you respond to it can make a big difference.
Many parents feel unsure in this phase:
“Is this it?” “Should I go to hospital yet?” “What if I’m not doing it right?”
That’s why this checklist is such a powerful tool.
It helps you:
🌿 Understand what’s happening in your body
🌿 Know what’s normal and when to call for support
🌿 Stay home and calm as long as possible to keep oxytocin flowing
🌿 Avoid unnecessary stress or interventions
Hi, I'm Sam...
Founder of Bloom and Balance Therapies.
I’m a registered midwife and a trained complementary therapist who helps women just like you have a calmer, more confident pregnancy and birth.
I know birth can feel scary. But when you’re informed, supported, and have the right tools — it can be an empowering, even beautiful experience.
Let’s start with this free checklist 💗
No more second-guessing or Googling at 3am - just a calm, confident start to your labour and birth …
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