Glossary of pregnancy and labor terms
Pregnancy is a whole new world for expectant parents - a place filled with jargon and medical procedures, some of which can be quite confusing. Below you will find some common pregnancy and labor terms and their definitions to help you find your way.
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- Early Labor
- This is usually when you've had regular contractions for two hours or more, as frequent as every five minutes to every 20 minutes. The cervix dilates up to 3 or 4 centimeters during this stage.
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