Is there anyone that can tell me in full details about the stages of labour.?

Question

And does going through labour hurt.

Answer 1

Very condensed explanation:

1st Stage: Early labor. Contractions are like a tough period pain. This lasts between 2-20 hrs. depending on whether you have had a previous delivery. I f contractions get longer and stronger, go to hospital.

2nd Stage: Cervix is dilated(opening) Contractions much longer And much stronger and closer together. The pain is awful but bearable.

3rd stage: Transition: Baby wants to come out, so the uterus is pushing it out. The uterus has to contract, so it is WAY more painful. The pain can make you want to throw up, lose your train of thinking, and tremble.

4th stage: Full dilation of cervix, and now it's YOUR turn to push. If it your first time, this can last some hours and many many pushes. If it is your second time, then it may just take only several pushes.

It is very painful. I don't usually cry, but I did then. The word pain does not describe, because I have not experienced any other pain like it.

Answer 2

This came straight from babycenter.com

Surprising Facts: The stages of labor

For most moms, labor takes an average of 15 hours, though it's not uncommon to last more than 20. But that doesn't mean you'll be pushing the whole time. In fact, the actual pushing stage of labor lasts from a few minutes to a few hours. There are three main stages of labor. Here are the highlights on exactly how childbirth progresses:

Stage one Once your contractions are coming at regular intervals and your cervix begins to dilate, you're officially in labor. Although this period, called the early or latent phase, can take from 12 to 14 hours or longer, the contractions generally aren't as intense as they'll be in the later stages of labor. Try to relax at home until the contractions are coming frequently enough (usually every five minutes for an hour, but check with your provider) to go to the hospital.

When your contractions become more frequent, longer, and stronger, and your cervix begins dilating faster, you've hit the active phase of the first stage of labor. This phase can last up to six or more hours.

The last part of the active phase is called the transition period because it marks the transition to the second stage of labor. This is the most intense phase of labor with contractions that are usually very strong and fast — coming about every two and a half to three minutes and lasting a minute or even a little longer. These powerful contractions will dilate your cervix from 8 to a full 10 centimeters.

Stage two Once your cervix is fully dilated, the second stage of labor begins: the descent and emergence of your baby. This is the "pushing" stage of labor, and it can last anywhere from minutes to hours.

Your baby's head will continue to advance with each push until it "crowns" — the term used to describe the time when the widest part of your baby's head is finally visible. After your baby's head comes out, your midwife or doctor will suction his mouth and nose, and feel around his neck for the umbilical cord. His head then turns to the side as his shoulders rotate inside the pelvis to get into position for their exit. With the next contraction, you'll be coached to push as his shoulders deliver, one at a time, followed by his body.

Stage three The final stage of labor begins immediately after the birth of your baby and ends with the delivery of your placenta. The contractions in the third stage are relatively mild.

Answer 3

Hi. interesting question. well most people will tell you labour is so different from one person to the next its hard to tell you what it will be like for you. I know someone who went to the toilet for a wee and gave birth without any pain! I on the other hand went into labour on a friday night and didnt give birth til the tuesday afternoon! and it was painful!!!!! The stages are, first stage when your a couple of centermetres diolated, this isnt to painful, gas and air normally help this. then as you get more diolated it startes to hurt more. I ended up having an epidural, and gas and air! but honestly though, it is so totally different from woman to woman.

Answer 4

There are many websites that discuss this in layman's language. Just do a web search and enter"stages of labor." You can look, choose, and read for yourself. And, yes, it hurts. But of course prepartion and medications help.

Answer 5

Hi
With due respect; Would you be able to understand? If so, tell me and I will try my level best to do so. :)
Are you related to medical profession? I have this feeling. why?

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