--- {"type":"list","title":"Dilation and Stages of Labor","listId":20623,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor","visibleItemTotal":4,"creator":{"id":"nalandar","name":"Nalanda Robson","url":"https://listium.com/@nalandar"},"stats":{"views":434,"likes":1,"followers":1},"category":"productivity","publishedAt":"2017-08-17T02:29:17.803Z","updatedAt":"2017-08-17T02:29:17.803Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"What to expect","type":"PrimaryText"},{"id":1,"name":"Dilation","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":2,"name":"Stages","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":3,"name":"Cervical Dilation Size","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":12,"name":"Image","type":"Image"},{"id":5,"name":"What to do","type":"Text"},{"id":6,"name":"Contractions","type":"Text","format":"short"},{"id":8,"name":"Supporting Person(s)","type":"Text"},{"id":11,"name":"AFTER BIRTH","type":"Text","format":"long"}]} --- # Dilation and Stages of Labor By [Nalanda Robson (@nalandar)](https://listium.com/@nalandar) 434 views · 1 like · 1 follower Published 17 August 2017 · Updated 17 August 2017 Category: productivity The 3 stages of Labor ## Items ### 1. [Last approx 8-12 hrs](https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor/0/last-approx-8-12-hrs) Item ID: `0` - Dilation: 0 - 3 cm. - Stages: Early Labor Phase - Cervical Dilation Size: Blueberry/ Cherry / Lime Slice - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kbhoxy5d4iqclgkg6uzc.jpg) - What to do: ```json [ { "complete": false, "value": "Notice contractions growing more intense" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Water breaks: notice color/odour" } ] ``` - Contractions: Every 30-45 secs, 5-30 minutes rest - Supporting Person(s): ```json [ { "complete": false, "value": "Practice timing contractings" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Draw her focus away from the labor" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Offer comfort/reassurance" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Offer calming influence" } ] ``` - AFTER BIRTH: - ### 2. [Last approx 3-5 hrs](https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor/1/last-approx-3-5-hrs) Item ID: `1` - Dilation: 3 - 7 cm. - Stages: Active Labor Phase - Cervical Dilation Size: Chocolate chip Cookie - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/p9k8bgbxcpyvfd2ezxne.jpg) - What to do: ```json [ { "complete": false, "value": "Head to hospital NOW" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Switch positions often" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Warm bath or walking around" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Drink plenty of water " }, { "complete": false, "value": "Urinate often" } ] ``` - Contractions: 45-60 secs, 3 - 5 mins rest in btw - Supporting Person(s): ```json [ { "complete": false, "value": "Verbal reassurance/encouragement" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Time contractions" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Help her change positions frequently" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Play music, read, distract her" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Go through breathing techniques with her" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Massage abdomen" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Massage lower back" } ] ``` - AFTER BIRTH: - ### 3. [Last approx 30min-2 hrs](https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor/2/last-approx-30min-2-hrs) Item ID: `2` - Dilation: 7 - 10 cm. - Stages: Transition Phase - Cervical Dilation Size: Orange slice/Bagle - Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z9pprayu0sk5ga3uh6x4.jpg) - What to do: ```json [ { "complete": false, "value": "Shortest phase" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Intense contractions" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Tell carer if you feel the urge to push" } ] ``` - Contractions: 60-90 secs, 30 sec-2 mins rest - Supporting Person(s): ```json [ { "complete": false, "value": "Encourage and praise her" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Avoid small talk" }, { "complete": false, "value": "Breath with her" }, { "complete": false, "value": "If she's angry stay calm" } ] ``` - AFTER BIRTH: - ### 4. [More contractions to push placenta out](https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor/3/more-contractions-to-push-placenta-out) Item ID: `3` - Dilation: - - Stages: After birth - Cervical Dilation Size: - - Image: - - What to do: - - Contractions: Takes 10 mins - 1 hr. - Supporting Person(s): - - AFTER BIRTH: > 1) Due to hormonal changes you'll feel very shaky and jittery. > A reaction to anesthesia and endorphin release. > > 2) Stitches or episiotomies. > For minor vaginal tearing, you'll need stitches. You won't feel the stitches if you have had an epidural. > If not, your midwife will give you a shot to numb your vagina. > > 3) Doctors and nurses will press your belly and massage your uterus to help shrink it down to normal size. Every 15 minutes for the first 2 hrs after delivery. This can be very painful if you didn't have epidural. > > 4) You will lose large amounts of blood during postpartum. You'll continue to bleed from 4 - 6 weeks after delivery. > > 5) Vagina swelling. > Use ice packs to help numb the discomfort and bring swelling down. This is more common with first time mums. > > 6) If you had a C-section, you'll be bedridden> > Staying in bed for at least 12- 24 hrs. > Legs and spinal chord becomes too weak for walking. > > > 7) Don't be surprised if your baby is not interested in breastfeeding. Don't push the baby to breastfeed. Just hold the baby close to the nipple. Skin contact is important.