Natural Birth in Rostock – What Really Happens During Labor
- Hebamme Christine Schuhr
- Dec 2, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2025
When I accompany families in Rostock during pregnancy, we always eventually come to the same moment: the start of labor. Many expectant mothers wish for a natural birth, but often they are unsure of exactly what happens in the body during contractions.Today, I want to explain from my experience as a midwife in Rostock how labor unfolds in its different phases – gently, clearly, and just as I teach it in my prenatal classes.
⭐ The Beginning: When Your Body Gives the First Signal
Often, it all starts quietly. Maybe with a pulling sensation in your lower back, pressure in your pelvis, or very regular, gentle waves. These early contractions are a sign that your body is preparing.
At this stage, I often encourage women to follow their own rhythm: eat a little, move around, take a warm shower, or rest, depending on what feels right. It’s not about performance; it’s about giving your body time.
⭐ The Opening Phase: Your Cervix Begins to Dilate
Once contractions become more regular and stronger, the actual opening phase begins. From my experience with women I support, it is very helpful to not resist the contractions but to “ride” them like waves.
What happens in your body:
The uterus works rhythmically
The cervix gradually opens
Contractions become stronger and more regular
As a midwife in Rostock, I help you find ways that feel good:breathing techniques, changing positions, massage, warmth, or water can be wonderful supports at this stage.
⭐ The Transition: Intense but So Meaningful
The transition is the moment when many women realize: this is getting serious. Contractions are more intense, and feelings of exhaustion or doubt may appear.
I find this phase to be one of the most important, because this is often when you discover the enormous strength within you. No one has to go through it alone: I stay especially attentive by your side, supporting, holding, breathing with you, and reminding you of what your body is doing.
⭐ The Pushing Phase: Your Baby Makes Its Way
When the cervix is fully dilated, contractions become pushing contractions. Your body takes the lead – you don’t have to know exactly “how to push.”
I help you find a position that creates space:
On all fours
Standing
Squatting
Or lying in bed if you need rest
Together, we focus on your breathing, your strength, and the wellbeing of your baby.
⭐ Birth: A Moment That Changes Everything
The moment you see your baby for the first time is indescribable.
I love when the room suddenly becomes quiet yet full of life. After birth, I support you in placing your baby directly on your chest, a natural start full of closeness, warmth, and trust.
⭐ Birth in Rostock: Your Options
In Rostock, you have several options for a natural birth, and I always discuss these individually with the families I support. Depending on the situation, you can choose between various regional hospital options. Each hospital has its own focus, rooms, and possibilities for birth support.
It is especially important to inform yourself early and feel which environment suits you best. I am happy to guide you through the decision, because midwife support in Rostock begins long before the first contraction.
⭐ My Takeaway for You
A natural birth is not a coincidence; it is the result of good preparation, trust in your body, and mindful support.As a midwife in Rostock, I see every day how much strength every woman carries, including you.
And I am happy to be by your side, guiding you through this special journey.
