https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:52:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1035437 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 06:22:57 +0000 rachiecakes 1035437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get a line - I didn't get a linea nigra either (or stretch marks), maybe it's just my skin? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1035392 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:12:24 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1035392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I vaguely remember my MW asking my doula if she could see the line- but I had no idea what she was talking about until now! Very cool (no line for me, I don't think). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028170 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:45:35 +0000 Corduroy 1028170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I saw the post I realized I read this just before labor. Sadly, I totally forgot to have anyone look. Probably better that way as it took me days to get anywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028126 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:06:08 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1028126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually heard about this while I was pregnant but when I tried to look, I realized I couldn't bend that way at 39ws hehe and DH was not helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028109 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:54:05 +0000 runsyellowlites 1028109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: As huge as I was (or atleast felt) I couldn't imagine trying to see myself! lol.... same with self checks, how is that even possible?! lol</p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I think the things listed on the blog post are pretty universal, but yea that'd be awesome if we all got a line! Seems the majority still did though. Definitely a pretty fascinating occurrence! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028104 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:51:06 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1028104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If only it worked for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028094 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:43:47 +0000 Dandelion 1028094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard of this! It's neat! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028060 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:13:38 +0000 bisous 1028060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fascinating. I had never heard of this, but I am definitely going to remember it for baby #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1028058 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 19:12:38 +0000 Foodnerd81 1028058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had red about this before, so while I was in labor I tried to look in the mirror to see if I could see anything! But I really didn't remember exactly what I was looking for and I was really in active labor I wasn't standing twisted around in front of the mirror. </p> <p>They only did two checks on me- when I arrived at the hospital, and when I asked for an epidural-- they checked and told me I was already 9 cm so we opted against it then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1027961 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 17:48:35 +0000 cyndistar3 1027961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that is definitely interesting! I might have to ask my MW if she had done this before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/measuring-progression-in-labor-a-better-way#post-1027940 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 17:29:16 +0000 runsyellowlites 1027940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My MW posted an article about the "purple line" being used as a low tech, no risk way to follow a laboring moms progression and I found it really interesting so I thought I'd share!<br /> <a href="http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=5547&#038;cpage=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=5547&#038;cpage=1</a></p> <p>Also here was another great blog post that mentions it (along with other great ways to "measure" labor progression).<br /> <a href="http://sarahvine.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/how-dilated-am-i-assessing-dilation-without-an-internal-exam/" rel="nofollow">http://sarahvine.wordpress.com/2010/03/07/how-dilated-am-i-assessing-dilation-without-an-internal-exam/</a></p> <p>And for *personal* experience, when I was relaying the info to DH he immediately cut me off &amp; said "OH YEA, you totally had that! It was purplish-red". Kinda neat! </p>