Childbirth usually occurs in three stages: First stage: The time of the onset of true labor until the cervix is completely dilated to 10 cm. Second stage: The period after the cervix is dilated to 10 cm until the baby is delivered. Third stage: Delivery of the placenta. First Stage of Labor: The first stage of labor is the longest and involves three phases: Early Labor Phase –The time of the onset of labor until the cervix is dilated to 3 cm. Active Labor Phase – Continues from 3 cm. until the c

Active labor is when things really get going and the longest stage of labor. You need all support and positive attitude as you go through this stage. Things shift from not-so bad to wow that is intense! This is me with my amazing husband and sister in between contractions (5 min apart, don't think it was easy for me thisbwas just the start things got very intense 💪). Choose your favorite music or do whatever makes you feel good during this time to enjoy the birthing process. 😘👐💕 Ps: if you a