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Bookmark or Share- What are the stages of labor? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...The first stage of labor happens in two phases: early labor and active labor. Typically, it is the longest stage of the process. During early labor: The opening of the uterus, called the cervix, starts to thin and open wider, or dilate. Contractions get stronger, last 30 to 60 seconds, and come every 5 to 20 minutes.
- Labor & Delivery: Signs, Progression & What To Expect - Cleveland ClinicLabor is the process where your body prepares for the birth of your baby. There are three stages of labor (early and active labor, delivery and afterbirth).
- Stages of Labor: What to Expect During Labor & Delivery - Cleveland ClinicLabor (childbirth) is the process of a baby leaving your uterus through your vagina or a cesarean birth (c-section). It usually happens between 37 and 42 weeks (9 to 10 months) of pregnancy. There are three stages of labor: Stage 1: Labor. Stage 2: Pushing and birth.
- Stages of labor and delivery - BabyCenterEarly labor: Your cervix gradually thins out and opens to about 6 centimeters (cm) by the end of this phase. Active labor: Your cervix begins to dilate more rapidly and opens up further to 10 cm. Contractions are longer, stronger, and closer together.
- Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time! - Mayo ClinicThe first stage of labor is the longest of the three stages. It's divided into two phases — early labor and active labor. Early labor. During early labor, also called latent labor, the cervix opens and softens. It also gets shorter and thinner. The cervix opens less than 6 centimeters (cm) in early labor.
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