Patient's question:
I am already eight months pregnant, and it will be two months before I go into labor. But I feel very sad because when it's my time, it will be very painful. I want to see what labor is like. I need to prepare myself well. Otherwise, I'm afraid. What is the entire process of labor for a pregnant woman?Doctor's answer:
The process of a pregnant woman going into labor, for most women, after the cervix dilates to about three centimeters, they need to enter the delivery room to await labor. During this stage, the pain is usually quite pronounced, with abdominal contractions becoming more frequent, shorter intervals, and longer durations. Once the cervix is fully dilated, the pregnant woman will begin to increase abdominal pressure to help the baby descend. At this stage, the midwife will assist in the labor, primarily focusing on the perineum to prevent perineal lacerations.