27/08/2026
π€± STAGES OF LABOR
STAGE 1 : Dilation / Opening of the Cervix
From first regular contractions β Cervix fully open at 10 cm
β’ Early / Latent Phase (0β4cm)
β’ Contractions: mild, 5β20 min apart, last 30β45 sec
β’ Cervix thins & opens slowly
β’ Active Phase (4-8 cm)
β’ Contractions: stronger, every 3β5 min, 45β60 sec long
β’ Cervix opens faster : 1 cm per hour
β’ Things intensify: breathing techniques help
β’ Transition Phase (8β10 cm)
β’ Most intense & shortest phase
β’ Contractions: every 2β3 min, 60β90 sec long
β’ May feel: shaky, hot, cold, nauseous, urge to push
β’ Once at 10 cm β Stage 2 begins! β
πΉ STAGE 2 : Pushing & Birth of Baby
From 10 cm full dilation β Baby is bornοΏΌοΏΌοΏΌ
β’ You feel strong urge to push β like needing to pass stool
β’ Push with contractions, rest between then
β’ Crowning: baby's head becomes visible at vaginal opening
β’ Head emerges first β then shoulders β body β BABY IS BORN! π
πΉ STAGE 3 : Delivery of the Placenta
From baby's birth β Placenta comes outοΏΌοΏΌοΏΌ
Contractions return (milder) after baby is born
β’ Placenta separates from uterine wall & slides out
β’ Signs of separation: cord gets longer, small gush of blood, uterus rises & becomes firm
β’ Active management: oxytocin + gentle cord traction + uterine massage β reduces bleeding risk
β’ Never pull the cord forcefully!
πΉ STAGE 4 : Recovery / Golden Hour
First 1β2 hours after delivery
β’ Closely monitor bleeding, blood pressure, uterus firmness highest risk of hemorrhage here π¨
β’ Skin-to-skin contact & first breastfeeding : EINC / Unang Yakap protocol
β’ Baby gets weighed, measured, vitals checked
β’ Bonding time : rest & recovery begin
PS: Every labor is different times are just averages! Trust your body & your care team. Regular prenatal visits help everything go smoothly π
AWE LYING-IN CLINIC FAMILY, LR/DR TEAM WILL ALWAYS BE HERE TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT YOU. π©·ππΈ
