Stages of birth! Baby it’s time!

by Claire September 16, 2023, 12:02 am 2.1k Views 5 Comments

Stages Of Birth! Baby It'S Time! - Pregnancy - 2023

Baby, it’s time! 💕 Understanding the stages of birth can help you know what is happening during your labour.

Three Stages Of Labour / Birth

There are three stages of labour. The first stage is when your cervix is opening and your baby is moving down the birth canal. The first stage typically lasts 12 to 19 hours,

The second stage is when your baby is being born with the second stage typically lasting from 20 minutes to two hours

Finally, the third stage is when the placenta is delivered. This third stage lasts from anywhere between 5 to 30 minutes.

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Originally posted 2021-03-03 13:10:19.

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