Labour pain usually happens in three stages: 1. Early and Active Labour: • Early labour: Mild, irregular contractions as the cervix begins to dilate. •Active labour: Stronger, more regular contractions, with faster cervical dilation. 2. Delivery of the Baby: •Intense contractions and pressure as the baby moves through the birth canal. •Often described as a strong, overwhelming urge to push. 3. Delivery of the Placenta: • Milder contractions after the baby is born to help expel the placenta. #pre

“Childbirth: the only time when pain leads to pure joy.” 🩺 Definition of Labour Labour is the physiological process by which regular uterine contractions lead to progressive cervical dilatation, effacement, and descent of the fetus, resulting in childbirth. 🍼 Stages of Labour Duration Progress 🌸 1. First Stage of Labour From: Onset of true labour pains → Full cervical dilatation (10 cm) Duration: Primigravida: 12–14 hours Multigravida: 6–8 hours Progress: Cervical effacement & dilatation Divi