9/10/2023 0 Comments Contraction timing in early labor![]() Sometimes a cluster of big contractions will come between a period of not-so-strong contractions. There is not a predictable increase of intensity and frequency of contractions rewarded by increasing dilation.Ĭontractions may come in double peaks (one big one with a lingering second peak). Mild contractions can occur when the uterus rests at 7 cm after a period of strong contractions. Alarmingly strong contractions can occur at 2 cm but calm down for a while as the uterus rests. Contractions intervals can be unpredictable. The contractions are pretty steady, but the cervix opens slowly. These are contraction variations that tell us the uterus is working to fit the baby through the pelvis. Spontaneous urges to push come on gradually and increase in length and strength in this 2nd stage of labor.A pause is common at 10 cm to let the pelvic floor adapt to the next stage of labor.2-3 minutes (helping the cervix open past 5 cm to 10 cm) and lasting 100-120 seconds.3-4 minutes from start to start and lasting 60-100 seconds long and often moving the cervix to 5 cm after an hour or two of 75 second long contractions.Gradually increasing to about 5 minutes apart and 45-70 seconds long.This is the labor pattern in which the contractions come at fairly regular and increasing intervals: Gail explains labor patterns at a Spinning Babies Workshop (Credit: Crystal Garcia Photography) Spinning Babies ®️ Certified Parent Educator Training.Spinning Babies ®️ Aware Practitioner Workshop.Weekly Self Care Activities for Body Balancing.
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