When choosing a delivery method, many mothers are conflicted. Although vaginal delivery is a good delivery method for both the mother and the child, it requires the mother to endure pain for a long time. Many pregnant women who are preparing for vaginal delivery want to know how long it usually hurts before giving birth. Let's take a look together!
Generally speaking, if a pregnant woman gives birth to her first child, it usually takes about 10 hours of pain before she can give birth. But everyone's physical condition is different. Some people may experience pain for a relatively short period of time, about two to three hours before giving birth, while some mothers may take one or two days to give birth. If the second child is born, the delivery process will be relatively faster.
There are generally three stages of vaginal delivery:
1. First stage of labor: from regular contractions of the uterus to full opening of the cervix
This process is the longest and most difficult one for postpartum women. During this process, the mother will feel obvious contractions. As the labor progresses, the interval between contractions will become shorter and the duration will become longer, and the pain will become stronger. When the cervix is fully open, the first stage of labor ends and the second stage of labor begins.
2. Second stage of labor: Continue until the fetus is successfully delivered
This labor process requires the mother to exert scientific force. The mother can follow the advice of the midwife and doctor, hold her breath and exert force when contractions come, and rest well when contractions disappear. Repeat this process several times, and the fetus can be delivered smoothly.
3. Third stage of labor: from fetal delivery to placental delivery
Although the fetus has been successfully delivered in the second stage of labor, the mother still needs to deliver the placenta. Generally, this stage of labor does not take long, at most not exceeding 30 minutes. When the placenta is successfully delivered, the entire process of childbirth for the mother comes to an end.
