2006-12-20 01:46:33 · 25 answers · asked by madambutterfly 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
For most women, but remember...every woman is different
2006-12-20 01:54:52 · answer #1 · answered by SheSoFly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine was but my first labour was so horrendously long that any subsequent labour would have been quicker. My first labour was over 2 days. It took over 24 hours to get to 1cm dilated once labour had started. I had contractions every couple of minutes for 48 hours. I swore I'd never do it again but three years later I had another baby. Second time I had no contractions after my waters broke but reached 4cm dilation anyway. Baby born within a few hours. What a relief.
2006-12-20 11:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by SlayerKat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think every labour is different with my first I had a cesarean section and with my second I was in labour for 3/4 hour, but remember every person is different. Good Luck
2006-12-21 17:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by superstar68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it's true 1st baby I was in labour for 12 hours 2nd baby I was in labour 5 hours.
2006-12-22 11:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by ***Missy*** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe so with my first i was in labour for 11 hours my second about 6 hours and pused for 23 minutes and my last one who is 4 mo old i was induced at 9:30am and was in labour by 12 and started pushing at 10 past 2 and had her 4 minutes later
2006-12-22 15:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by jmc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the first stage of labour tends to be really slow in primips (women giving birth for the first time) but this is faster in subsequent deliveries.
2006-12-20 09:51:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not with mine. my first labour was 18 hours my second was 34 hours n my third was 50 hours, doing my sums if i have a fourth i'm in for a 66 hour labour - think i'll give it a miss lol
2006-12-22 03:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by LISA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience yes. I was induced with both my boys. My first took 32 hours and my second was 35 minutes! It was a bit of a shock because I expected to be in for the long haul again. Good luck.
2006-12-21 16:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by wendy k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 10 3/4 hours with my first and 4 hours 40 minutes with the second both were over 8lb (one 8.6 and one 8.4 1/2 ) don't know that it is always the case every pregnancy is different.
2006-12-20 10:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always. Length of labour depends on manyfactors not just how many times youve given birth before. it should be a bit easier second time round though as you'll be less afraid and stretch easier.
2006-12-20 09:51:33 · answer #10 · answered by serephina 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My experience - Yes
1st - 8 hours
2nd - 4 hours
3rd - 1 and a half hours - started 12.00 back in ward at 1.30 didnt even miss diner!
2006-12-20 18:35:15 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋