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First Stage of Labor

  Early Phase

  1. Contractions are 20 minutes or more apart.

  2. Dilation of the cervix starts, 1-3cm or more.

  3. May wonder if this is really labor.

  4. Abdomen feels tight or hard when having a contraction.

  5. Lower back pain during contraction.

   Active Phase

  1. Contractions are 4-5 minutes apart & last upto 60 seconds.

  2. Dilation of the cervix 3cm or more.

  3. Water may break or mucous plug may pass
    (Mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix.)

  4. Prepare to leave for the hospital.

  5. Epidural or other medications may be administered at this time.

  6. Lower back pain or abdominal pain becomes stronger.

  Transition Phase

  1. Contractions are 2-3 minutes apart and last 1 minute and a half.

  2. Dilation of the cervix continues 3-10cm.

  3. Continue breathing techniques.

  4. Crowning of the baby's head begins around 9-10cm.

Second Stage of Labor

  1. The urge to push begins.

  2. Dilation of the cervix 10cm: fully dilated.

  3. Joy, confussion and excitement arise adrenaline kicks in.

  4. Birth of baby.

Third Stage of Labor

  1. Baby is welcomed into our world.

  2. Have to push the placenta out

  3. No more pain is felt; contractions are over.

  4. Nurse baby for the first time.


Cervix: The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus which opens into the vagina.
During labor it dilates or widens to allow the passage of the fetus through the vagina.

My son Darius...


I have four children and Darius was my 3rd. The more children you have usually the easier it becomes. With my first son I was in labor for 6hrs. My second was a girl and I was in labor for 3-4 hours. My third which is shown below is Darius and his birth was 1 1/2hrs. Finally but not least my 4th baby came in 1hr and 20 min from the time my contractions were five minutes apart. Just remember every birth is different so enjoy each moment as you are blessed with the most precious gift God can give us...LIFE...

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