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The 3 Stages of Labor: What Happens and When

That said, unless things are cut short by a C-section, all women go through three precise stages of labor and childbirth: labor itself (which includes early labor, active labor and transitional labor) ...
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From first contraction to first cuddle – here’s what really happens during every stage of labor

Here's what happens during each stage of labor – from how long each stage lasts to what you might feel. Labor happens in three stages — early labor and dilation, pushing and delivery, and finally, ...

Vaginal discharge may change during pregnancy — here's what to expect and when to be concerned

Vaginal discharge can change throughout your pregnancy. A milky white discharge is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy.