Early Labor
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New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2013], c2010.
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English
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 15, 2013.
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Description
A mother explains that after her membranes ruptured and her water broke, she began to experience the first phase of labor, or early labor. For her this first phase took about six hours, but the average time is variable, lasting from two to six hours. Rarely it can last up to 24 hours. During early labor, the pressure of repeated regular contractions causes the cervix, which is closed when labor begins, to open up to a diameter of 1.2 inches (3 centimeters) while becoming much thinner. In this woman's case, the pain was bearable, especially since her coach was there to give her back rubs, to make her laugh, and to take her mind off the contractions.
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Mode of access: Internet.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(20132010). Early Labor . Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)20132010. Early Labor. Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Early Labor Infobase, 20132010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Early Labor Infobase, 20132010.
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