and longer the membranes may rupture or continue to leak fluid and the labouring woman will notice increased bloody show How Will She Feel Emotionally? tired quiet serious reoccupied lacking confidence and self-doubting How Can She Cope With Labour? the labouring woman should continue to alternate rest and activity every 30 minutes as well as walking and rocking she should include more restful positions such as side-lying or reclining in bed she needs to continue to drink liquids, chew or suck on ice chips, or suck on a damp cloth she also needs to remember to frequently empty her bladder if she finds the slow Rhythmical Breathing no longer effective, she may try Shallow Breathing relaxation is a valuable complement to her breathing and the labouring woman can contact her doctor or midwife at the point in her labour which they have previously determined How Can The Birth Partner Help Her Cope? elp her to change positions or walk elp her to relax and use breathing techniques old her hand, stroke her cheek or brow and massage her back or legs give encouragement offer ice or liquids and apply cool cloths Full Dilation of Cervix 7-10 cm -- cervix opens from size of a "pop can" to a "bagel" over   hour -1 1/2 hours contractions last 1 1/2 minutes and are 2-3 minutes apart How Will The Labouring Woman Feel Physically? during this stage known as "Transition", contractions are strong, very close together, and may have double peaks the labouring