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Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Labor occurs in three stages. When regular contractions begin, the baby moves down into the pelvis as the cervix both effaces (thins) and dilates (opens). How labor progresses and how long it lasts are different for every woman. But each stage features some milestones that are true for every woman.
- The first stage begins with the onset of labor and ends when the cervix is fully opened.
- The second stage involves pushing and delivery of your baby.
- The third stage involves delivery of the placenta (afterbirth).
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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