Having severe pains doesn’t mean you should push the baby out! 

When labor sets in you get strong contractions which can be felt on your abdomen, it becomes hard and comes with pain and back ache. These contractions help the opening of the uterus (cervix) to open.  It opens gradually and with time. The stronger, longer and closer the contractions are, the likelihood of the cervix opening also increases.

Vaginal examination is done four hourly to determine the dilatation which is measured  in centimeters. From 1cm to 10cm. It takes on average an hour for each cm dilation. At 10 the cervix will be fully taken up and the baby can be born peacefully. Pushing before the cervix is fully dilated can cause cervical tear which is difficult to repair.

In new mums labor lasts longer than women who have already delivered. 

In some cases contractions can be adequate but cervix dilatation may not correspond. It leads to prolonged labor or fetal distress. Other measures are put in place to hasten birth or an emergency cesarean section is done.

Remember to stay hydrated and Cooperate with your midwife. Do not push through an undilated cervix. Communicate with your midwife throughout the process.

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