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   What is a vaginal birth?

   • Around 6 out of 10 births in England are vaginal births. This is when a baby is born through the vagina. Labour may begin spontaneously and continue until the baby is born, but in some cases labour needs to be started by induction. An induced labour is one that's started artificially in hospital. Read about inducing labour on the NHS website.

   Giving birth - Start for Life - NHS

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   What is Labour (childbirth)?

   • The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians. Labour (childbirth) is the normal process that causes a baby to be born. There are regular, painful muscle contractions and dilation of the cervix.

   The Stages of Labour and Childbirth - Patient

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   What happens during labor & delivery?

   • But you can prepare by understanding the series of events that typically takes place during labor and delivery. The first stage of labor and birth happens when you begin to feel ongoing contractions. These contractions become stronger, and they happen more often as time goes on. They cause the cervix to open. This is called dilation.

   Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time! - Mayo Clinic

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   What happens after a baby is born?

   • Find out about your body after the birth, including how to deal with stitches. Once your baby's head is born, most of the hard work is over. The rest of their body is usually born during the next 1 or 2 contractions. You'll usually be able to hold your baby immediately and enjoy some skin-to-skin time together.

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   How long does it take for a baby to be born?

   • Your baby's birth is expected to take place within three hours of the start of active pushing in most women having their first baby, and within two hours for most women who have had a vaginal delivery before. During the second stage your baby's head will start moving down through your vagina.

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   What is early labor?

   • Early labor, also called latent labor, is the earliest part of the first stage of labor. It is characterized by mild but consistent contractions that, unlike Braxton Hicks contractions, continue to grow closer together and stronger over time. Early labor is often the longest part of labor, sometimes lasting for days.

   10 Signs Labor Is Near: How to Tell Your Baby Will Come Soon - Parents

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2. www.nhs.uk › pregnancy › labour-and-birthSigns that labour has begun - NHS

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   Pregnancy. Labour and birth. Signs of labour. Signs that labour has begun. Know the signs. There are several signs that labour might be starting, including: contractions or tightenings. a "show", when the plug of mucus from your cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away. backache.

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   Aug 29, 2024 · Parents / Getty Images. Stages of Labor: What to Expect When You Give Birth. Signs That Labor Is Weeks or Days Away. Just when you think that you can't possibly be pregnant any longer, you...

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5. www.nhs.uk › pregnancy › labour-and-birthThe stages of labour and birth - NHS

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   Find out what happens during labour and birth, including the 3 stages of labour, contractions, dilation, birth positions and monitoring your baby.

6. www.nhs.uk › giving-birthGiving birth - Start for Life - NHS

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   Giving birth. Speak to your midwife about your delivery options, they can explain the benefits and risks of caesarean section and vaginal births.

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Stage 1: Early labor and active labor. Cervical effacement and dilation. The first stage of labor and birth happens when you begin to feel ongoing contractions. These contractions become stronger, and they happen more often as time goes on. They cause the cervix to open. This is called dilation.

   • The first stage of labor and birth occurs when you begin to feel regular contractions, which cause the cervix to open (dilate) and soften, shorten...
   • It's time! You'll deliver your baby during the second stage of labor.How long it lasts: It can take from a few minutes up to a few hours or more to...
   • After your baby is born, you'll likely feel a great sense of relief. You might hold the baby in your arms or on your abdomen. Cherish the moment. B...

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   Jul 23, 2024 · By Mayo Clinic Staff. In the movies, babies often are born quickly and in dramatic fashion. A pregnant person doubles over from the pain of a single contraction, and suddenly a baby appears. In reality, however, labor usually takes time. And the early signs of labor may not be obvious.

9. patient.info › pregnancy › labour-childbirthThe Stages of Labour and Childbirth - Patient

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   Feb 7, 2013 · Labour is a sequence of events leading up to vaginal delivery of your baby (or babies). It begins with regular, painful muscle tightenings (contractions) in the womb (uterus). These gradually open (dilate) the neck of the womb (cervix) until it is fully open (fully dilated).