The 3 Stages of Childbirth
Stage 1
In stage 1, your body prepares to give birth. This is the longest part of labor where you are having contractions and your cervix is dilating and may take several hours. This stage can be divided into three phases:
Ø The early of labor is marked by very light contractions that may be 20 minutes or more apart. You will feel uncomfortable but you can continue your normal routine or go to bed.
Ø In the active phase contractions generally are four or five minutes apart and may last up to 60 seconds long. Women desiring medication are admitted to the hospital at this stage.
Ø Later, your contractions may be two or three minutes apart, lasting up to a minute and a half. Some women might shake & vomit during this stage, but it’s normal. This stage will not last more than an hour or two & partners support is crucial.
Stage 2
Stage 2 is the delivery stage. The baby starts to move down the birth canal. You will need to help push during your contractions. This is the time to start your breathing exercises, forget about fatigue and stay focused. This stage may take 2 hours or more. It ends when the baby is born.
Stage 3
After the baby is born, you may be asked to push the placenta. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. It may be possible to breastfeed or hold your baby during this time.
In stage 1, your body prepares to give birth. This is the longest part of labor where you are having contractions and your cervix is dilating and may take several hours. This stage can be divided into three phases:
Ø The early of labor is marked by very light contractions that may be 20 minutes or more apart. You will feel uncomfortable but you can continue your normal routine or go to bed.
Ø In the active phase contractions generally are four or five minutes apart and may last up to 60 seconds long. Women desiring medication are admitted to the hospital at this stage.
Ø Later, your contractions may be two or three minutes apart, lasting up to a minute and a half. Some women might shake & vomit during this stage, but it’s normal. This stage will not last more than an hour or two & partners support is crucial.
Stage 2
Stage 2 is the delivery stage. The baby starts to move down the birth canal. You will need to help push during your contractions. This is the time to start your breathing exercises, forget about fatigue and stay focused. This stage may take 2 hours or more. It ends when the baby is born.
Stage 3
After the baby is born, you may be asked to push the placenta. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. It may be possible to breastfeed or hold your baby during this time.
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