No two labors are identical and there is no way to know exactly how everything will pan out. However, you can know the stages of the birth process and what to generally expect. Read further to know all about 1st stage of childbirth. Childbirth, unless in the case of a c-section, occurs in three stages:
1st stage of childbirthThe beginning of labor until the cervix is completely dilated to 10 cm. 2nd stage of childbirthThe period after the cervix is dilated to 10 cm until the baby is delivered. 3rd stage of childbirthDelivery of the placenta. More about the first stageFirst Stage of Labor is the longest stage of labor, and it has three phases: Scroll further to know more about 1st stage of childbirth. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:
Early LaborWhat to do:
You may feel excitement, relief, anticipation, uncertainty, anxiety or even fear. All of these reactions are very normal. It’s important to try to relax as much as you can during the early phases of labor — you’ll need to save your energy for later. During this phase, you should just try to relax. It is not necessary to rush to the hospital. Try to enjoy the comfort of home. Keep yourself occupied while conserving your energy. Drink plenty of water and eat small snacks. Keep track of your contractions. What to expect:
You’ll experience mild to moderate contractions that last 30 to 45 seconds, though they can be shorter, and might be regular or irregular. They may be spaced around 20 minutes apart and become progressively closer together, but not necessarily in a consistent pattern. You may not even notice them until the final two to six hours; if you’re dilating gradually over a period of days or weeks, you probably won’t feel them at all until labor starts in earnest. During early labor, you also might experience any of the following labor signs: When your water breaks (amniotic sac rupture), note the following: Active Labor Phase
What to do:
It’s time for you to go to the hospital or birth center. Your contractions will be stronger, longer and closer together. It is important that you have plenty of support. It is also a good time to start your breathing techniques and try some relaxation exercises between contractions. What to expect:
Your contractions will grow more concentrated and increasingly more intense — in other words, painful. As they become stronger and longer (typically lasting 40 to 60 seconds, with a distinct peak halfway through) and more frequent (coming every three to four minutes, though the pattern may not be regular), you can expect to feel all of the following (you won’t feel pain if you’ve had an epidural by this point): Transition PhaseWhat to do:
During this phase, the mother will rely heavily on her support person. This is the most challenging phase, but it is also the shortest. Try to think “one contraction at a time” (this may be hard to do if the contractions are very close together). Remember how far you have already come, and when you feel an urge to push, tell your health care provider. What to expect:
The intensity of your contractions will pick up. They may become very strong and 60 to 90 seconds long, and with very intense peaks that last for most of the contraction. Because they’re spaced only about two or three minutes apart, it may seem as though you barely get to relax before the next contraction begins. During transition, unless you’re numbed by an epidural or other pain relief, you may feel: When you’re 10 cm dilated it will be time to push! If you have any more queries about 1st stage of childbirth, let us know in the comments below. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:
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