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Labor is the process of childbirth involving both contractions of the uterus and cervical dilation, and ending with the delivery of the baby. In other words: It’s show time. As you get closer to your due date, you may notice some subtle physical signs that labor is a few weeks or days away.
In general, the three stages of labor are: Healthcare providers may call this “normal labor.” They use this definition and the stages to communicate effectively with each other and you. Just because you don’t go through every step of “normal” labor doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with your birthing experience.
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16 Signs of Labor — Here’s What to Expect When It’s Go-Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.
Labor is a series of continuous, progressive contractions of the uterus that help the cervix dilate (open) and efface (thin). This allows the fetus to move through the birth canal. Labor usually starts two weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. However, the exact trigger for the onset of labor is unknown.
Here's what to know about the common signs of the body getting ready for labor. The lower part of the uterus is called the cervix. Before labor, the cervix is typically 3.5 to 4 centimeters long. As early labor begins, the cervix starts to soften, shorten and thin. That process is called effacement.