02/04/2026
Station of baby matters SO MUCH! ⬇️
If your provider isn’t telling you the station of your baby when you opt for a cervical check, ASK! ‼️
Station of baby tracks their descent into your pelvis. -4, -3, -2 - they’re high and hanging out in the top/inlet of your pelvis. -1, 0, +1, they’re low and in your mid-pelvis. +2, +3, +4 and baby is through the outlet and in your arms! 👶🏼
Without pressure from baby’s head on your cervix, your contractions may not be efficient. A high up baby later in labor can also indicate malpositioning! We want baby descending throughout your labor! If they aren’t, we can work on positioning and movements to get them in that pelvis and moving down which will support efficient dilation! We’ve got lots of tools in our tool chest to support you and your partner in problem solving when labor throws a curveball! 💪🏼