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Inefficient uterine contractions

Contractions that may feel strong or frequent but do not create effective, consistent pressure on the cervix.

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What can slow down first and active labor

What can slow down first and active labor

Early labor can be irregular by design First labor, often called early or latent labor, is the phase when contractions begin preparing the cervix for birth but may not yet produce rapid dilation. The cervix is not simply opening; it is also softening, moving forward, and thinning. This cervical dilation and effacement can take many […]