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    The document summarizes the three stages of labor: The first stage involves cervical dilation from 0-10cm over 1-20 hours and includes early, active, and transitional phases. The second stage begins at full dilation and involves delivery of the baby through contractions. The third and final stage involves delivery of the placenta within a few minutes through additional mild contractions.

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    References:

    Pregnancy and the stages of labor. (2014).


    Retrieved from
    http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pr
    egnancy-stages-labor
    The phases of labor. (2014). Retrieved from
    http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregna
    ncy/labor-and-delivery/childbirthstages/three-phases-of-labor.aspx

    A baby is something you carry inside


    you for nine months, in your arms for
    three years, and in your heart until the
    day you die.
    -Mary Mason

    The Second Stage of


    Labor
    The second stage of labor is
    delivery. It begins when the cervix
    is fully dilated at 10cm. The top of
    the uterus is now very thick and
    pushes the baby down with each
    contraction, which are about 4590 seconds long. There is a
    resting period of about 20
    minutes between the transition
    phase and the second stage of
    labor.

    The Third Stage of Labor


    The third stage of labor begins after
    your baby is born and ends when the
    placenta is delivered. This stage is
    also referred to as afterbirth and is
    the shortest stage of labor; it usually
    only lasts for a few minutes. Mild
    contractions that last for about a
    minute each help to separate the
    placenta from the uterine wall and
    move through the birth canal so that
    you can push it out. This is also the
    time when your doctor will stitch up
    any episiotomies or small tears.

    Kapiolani Community College


    Nursing Program

    The Stages of
    Labor

    Labor happens in
    3 stages and lasts
    about 12-24 hours
    for first time
    mothers. Labor is
    usually shorter for
    subsequent births.
    Every woman's labor is unique,
    even from one pregnancy to the
    next. You won't know how your
    labor will unfold until it happens.

    A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew


    was empty.
    -Anonymous

    You can prepare, however, by


    understanding the typical
    sequence of events.

    The First Stage of Labor


    The first stage of labor is the longest part of
    labor and can last up to 20 hours. It is broken
    up into three phases: early, active, and
    transitional.
    During the early phase, the cervix begins to
    dilate from 0-3cm, and will begin to thin out (a
    process called effacement). You will also
    experience mild to moderate contractions
    that last 30-45 seconds and are spaced 5-30
    minutes apart. Early labor may last anywhere
    from 6-12 hours for first time moms.
    Active labor lasts about 3-5 hours. The cervix
    dilates from 3-7cm, and the upper uterus
    begins to thicken and contract harder. The
    contractions last about 45-60 seconds, and

    are spaced 3-5 minutes apart. The baby will


    also internally rotate to the anterior position
    and face the back of the pelvis during this
    phase.
    The transition phase is the most intense and
    shortest phase. It can last from 30 minutes to
    2 hours, with the cervix dilating completely
    from 7-10cm. The upper uterus also thickens
    enough to push the baby down. The
    contractions last about 60-90 minutes and are
    spaced just1-3 minutes apart. During
    transition, you're likely to feel strong pressure
    in the lower back and rectum, nausea,
    fatigue, tightness in the throat and chest
    area, shakiness, chills, and hot flashes.

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