Labour and Delivery
Book AppointmentLabour is the process of childbirth in which a baby is born. During this, the mother experiences contractions in her uterus which open her cervix for delivery, and move the baby into position to be born.
Though each labour is different, there are three stages in the process:
First Stage – This is the longest phase of the labour process and can last from a few hours to a few days. During this phase the uterus starts to contract and relax, helping the cervix to open (dilate) for delivery. These movements of the uterus, called the contractions, are irregular at the beginning, and cause discomfort. Latter contractions are stronger, and come more regularly, and cause moderate to intense pain. At the end of this phase, if there are no complications, the baby is in the position to be born.
Second Stage – During this stage, the mother’s cervix is completely dilated and she pushes the baby out. This stage can last from few minutes to several hours, till the baby is born.
Third Stage – This stage is after birth, when the woman continues to experience contractions, to push out the placenta – a temporary organ that is formed in the uterus to nourish the baby during pregnancy.
When to seek expert advice
For a safe delivery, it is pertinent that once labour symptoms are felt, the expectant mother be brought under the care of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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