Being guided by the treating doctors at the time of delivery is essential. But you must also actively decide on the process, on the resources and techniques available to facilitate your labor. Know what they are.
After spending weeks waiting and dreaming about the arrival of your baby, from week 37 the birthing process can begin. The first phase of labor begins with regular, painful contractions. The cervix is dilated to 4 centimeters. It’s time to ease the birthing process.
You may have to spend a few hours feeling contractions before reaching this point. You may even have spent the night without sleep and feel like the work started a long time ago. All of this is common and is part of the birthing process.
For new mothers, this first stage can last more than 18 hours. For mothers who have already had a baby, this initial stage can be shortened to 6 and 12 hours on average. However, it can also be slower. Just as each pregnancy is unique, so is each delivery.
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