GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -During the 1st stage of labour, contractions make your cervix gradually open (dilate). This is usually the longest stage of labour. At the start of labour, your cervix starts to soften so it can open. This is called the latent phase and you may feel irregular contractions.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens (dilates) and thins out (effaces) to allow the baby to move into the birth canal.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 3 stages of labor: latent, active, and delivery. Active labor begins at about 5-6 cm of dilation. You need to be 10 cm dilated to deliver vaginally. After the birth, you’ll deliver the placenta.

Detailed explanation-4: -When your baby is ready to begin the journey through the birth canal, your cervix dilates from fully closed to 10 centimeters. This process can take hours, days, or even weeks. But once you hit active labor – about 6 cm dilated – it’s usually just a matter of hours before you reach full dilation.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first stage is when the neck of the womb (cervix) opens to 10cm dilated. The second stage is when the baby moves down through the vagina and is born. The third stage is when the placenta (afterbirth) is delivered.