Labor Sequence

By Molly Lafleur

  • Water breaks

    Amniotic fluid starts to drain out of the uterus.

  • Contractions get closer

    The contractions become
    more intense and they will happen more frequently.

  • Transition

    Contractions start to push the baby down.

  • After Birth

    The placenta is delivered

  • Dilated cervix

    The cervix dilates to 10 cm.

  • episiotomy

    If needed a OBGYN will cut the opening of the vagina to make the delivery easier

  • Crowning

    The mother will begin to push as the baby's head is crowning.

  • The delivery

    The baby comes out and if needed forceps will be used.

  • Umbilical cord is clamped

    Normally the dad would be asked to cut the umbilical cord off of the baby.

  • APGAR test

    After the baby is placed on the mothers chest it goes through the APGAR test