Each labor is different. However, discomfort is minimal. Some women may not recognize that they are labor if their contractions are mild and irregular. The latent phase is usually the longest and least intense phase of labor. Pelvic exams are performed to determine the dilatation of the cervix.
Contractions become longer, more severe, and more frequent.
She iwll diate from 7 to10 centimeters. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is completely opened and ends with the delivery of the baby. During the second stage, the woman becomes actively involved by pushing the baby through the birth canal to the outside world. This stage usually lasts just a few minutes and involves the passage of the placenta out of the uterus and through the vagina. Each labor experience is different and the amount of time in each stage will vary.