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# Last approx 3-5 hrs

From [Dilation and Stages of Labor](https://listium.com/@nalandar/20623/dilation-and-stages-of-labor)  
By [Nalanda Robson (@nalandar)](https://listium.com/@nalandar)

List stats: 434 views · 1 like · 1 follower  
Published 17 August 2017 · Updated 17 August 2017

Category: productivity

- 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: -