Stages of Labor - Stage III

Stages of Labor - Stage III

Stages of labor - Stage III

The birth of a child is a special and unique event. No two genders are the same, and it is impossible to accurately predict what your particular gender will be. However, there are predictable stages of labor and delivery, so you usually know what to expect.

Labor takes place in three stages:

  • First stage: begins as soon as true labor begins and continues until the cervix is ​​fully dilated to 10 cm.
  • Second stage: continues after the opening of the cervix up to 10 cm before delivery.
  • Third stage: Delivery of your placenta.

The third stage is the birth of the placenta, the shortest. The time it takes for the placenta to be delivered can vary from 5 to 30 minutes.

What to expect and what to do:

After your baby is born, your doctor will look for small contractions to start over. The contractions signal that your placenta is separating from the uterine wall and is ready to be expelled.

You can massage the pressure on the uterus and gently pull the umbilical cord. The result will be the birth of your placenta, also called the placenta. After the placenta is delivered, you may feel severe shaking and chills. This is a common symptom and not a cause for concern.

After all stages of labor are completed, you will be monitored for the next few hours to ensure that the uterus continues to contract and the bleeding is not excessive.

Now you can relax and enjoy your baby! 


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