Stages of Labor

Stage One: Early Labor Phase Stage One: Transitional Phase Stage Two: Birth Phase

Stage One: Early Labor Phase

Stage One: Transitional Phase

Stage Two: Birth Phase

• Cervix softens and opens

• Short, infrequent, regular contractions

• Cervix dilates last few centimeters

• Contractions are more intense

• Cervix is fully dilated

• The birth of your baby begins

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