Patient's question:
How is the process of labor like?Doctor's answer:
The labor process is divided into three stages: The first stage is the cervical dilation phase, during which the first sign is rhythmic contractions that gradually intensify, the cervical canal disappears, and the cervix dilates to 10 cm. The second stage is the fetal delivery phase, where the pregnant woman experiences a sensation of bearing down again, preparing for the delivery of the fetus. The third stage is the placental delivery phase, which typically takes about 5 to 15 minutes and does not exceed half an hour.