latent phase of labor?
The stages of labour and birth
1st stage of labour
During the 1st stage of labour, contractions make your cervix gradually open (dilate). This is usually the longest stage of labour.
At the start of labour, your cervix starts to soften so it can open. This is called the latent phase and you
internal stitches after birth?
Episiotomy and perineal tears
Sometimes a doctor or midwife may need to make a cut in the area between the vagina and anus (perineum) during childbirth. This is called an episiotomy.
An episiotomy makes the opening of the vagina a bit wider, allowing the baby to come through it more easily.
Sometimes a
10 cm dilated how long till birth?
The stages of labour and birth
1st stage of labour
During the 1st stage of labour, contractions make your cervix gradually open (dilate). This is usually the longest stage of labour.
At the start of labour, your cervix starts to soften so it can open. This is called the latent phase and you
how long does it take to push a baby out?
The stages of labour and birth
1st stage of labour
During the 1st stage of labour, contractions make your cervix gradually open (dilate). This is usually the longest stage of labour.
At the start of labour, your cervix starts to soften so it can open. This is called the latent phase and you