How long does it take to give birth to a child?

Choosing natural birth is a method of delivery chosen by many pregnant women. This is because many people now believe that children born through natural birth will be healthier and have higher immunity. Therefore, choosing natural birth has become the method of delivery for thousands of pregnant women. However, many pregnant women do not know how long this process takes. So how long does it usually take to give birth through natural birth?

The time required for a natural birth varies from person to person. Some pregnant women need many hours to give birth successfully, while some pregnant women give birth very quickly when they choose a natural birth, and the baby is born before they are fully prepared. Therefore, there is no need to be overly anxious when choosing a natural birth. Just follow the doctor's instructions and cooperate attentively.

Children who choose natural birth will have stronger body resistance, because the baby's body ability will be exercised during the birthing process, so it will not be easy to get sick. In addition, the body of a woman who gives birth naturally recovers faster than that of a woman who gives birth by caesarean section, but she also needs to take in more nutrients and rest in bed for a period of time to recuperate.

If you choose natural childbirth and it takes a long time, the energy of the pregnant woman will be quickly consumed, so you should try to prepare some food that can replenish energy, such as chocolate. Many pregnant women will eat some chocolate to replenish their energy during the delivery process to make the delivery more complete, so before entering the delivery room, you should prepare enough food to replenish your energy.

Choosing a natural birth process

The delivery process for natural birth is divided into three parts, and the time required varies. Generally, the first stage of labor is the longest, and is measured from the beginning of regular uterine contractions until the cervix is ​​completely opened. This stage takes about ten hours for a first-time mother, but six or seven hours may be enough for a multiparous mother.

The second stage of labor is the whole process of fetal delivery, from the full dilation of the cervix to the delivery of the fetus. It takes a shorter time, one or two hours is more common. If it is a multiparous woman, it will generally be faster.

The third stage of labor is the last stage of delivery and takes the least time. It is the whole process from the pregnant woman giving birth to the embryo. Most of them can be completed in 5 to 15 minutes, and no later than 30 minutes, otherwise manual control is required to avoid risks.