Tag: early-labor
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Early Labor

Labor is divided into the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stages. During the 1st stage of labor, the cervix effaces (softens, shortens, and thins) and dilates (opens). This first stage happens in two phases: Early Labor-1 to 5cm dilated- and Active Labor- 6 to 10cm dilated. These are the signs your body is getting prepared for…
