What is the shortest labor ever recorded?

This mom gave birth in just two minutes, and while it might be the shortest labor and delivery ever recorded, a fast or precipitate labor
precipitate labor
Precipitate delivery refers to childbirth after an unusually rapid labor (combined 1st stage and second stage duration in under two hours) and culminates in the rapid, spontaneous expulsion of the infant. Delivery often occurs without the benefit of asepsis.
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is not always a good thing. An Australian mother wins the award for shortest labor ever after giving birth to her fifth child in two minutes flat.
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How short can labor last?

The first stage of labor is the longest stage. For first-time moms, it can last from 12 to 19 hours . It may be shorter (about 14 hours) for moms who've already had children. It's when contractions become strong and regular enough to cause your cervix to dilate (open) and thin out (efface).
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What is the longest labour ever recorded?

After 75 days – and what is believed to be the longest labour ever recorded – Joanna gave birth to a healthy girl, Iga, and boy, Ignacy. The two babies were delivered by caesarean at a neo-natal clinic in Wroclaw, Poland. Each weighed just under 4lb.
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What is considered a short labor?

Rapid labor, also called precipitous labor, is characterized by labor that can last as little as 3 hours and is typically less than 5 hours. There are several factors that can impact your potential for rapid labor including: A particularly efficient uterus which contracts with great strength.
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How quick can labour be?

In a 1st labour, the time from the start of established labour to being fully dilated is usually 8 to 12 hours. It's often quicker (around 5 hours), in a 2nd or 3rd pregnancy. When you reach the end of the 1st stage of labour, you may feel an urge to push.
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Is a quick labour more painful?

While most labors stretch several long hours, some women experience a “precipitous labor” that only lasts two or three hours. Fast labor seems great at first glance (fewer contractions and less pain!) but it could actually come with a host of worrisome side effects ranging from emotional trauma to baby head injury.
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What is silent labor?

It's thought that their womb (uterus) contracts so painlessly that they don't feel the contractions in the first stage of labour at all. If this happens to you, the first clue that your baby is on his way may only come as you enter your second stage of labour.
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How can I push my baby out fast?

Here are some more pushing tips to try:
  1. Push as if you're having a bowel movement. ...
  2. Tuck your chin to your chest. ...
  3. Give it all you've got. ...
  4. Stay focused. ...
  5. Change positions. ...
  6. Trust your instinct. ...
  7. Rest between contractions. ...
  8. Stop pushing as instructed.
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What happens if you faint during birth?

Fainting during labor is extremely rare. Nature created the female body in such a way that it mobilizes all its forces when giving birth to a baby. Passing out is not a typical reaction of a woman's body to childbirth. If you are prone to fainting, you should inform the doctor in advance.
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How can I make my labor shorter?

12 Things That May Shorten Your Labour
  1. #2: Birth Preparation. Birth is a little like climbing a mountain – it takes preparation and awareness. ...
  2. #3: Body Work. ...
  3. #4: Massage. ...
  4. #5: Get Baby Ready. ...
  5. #6: Prepare Your Pelvic Floor. ...
  6. #7: Hire A Doula. ...
  7. #8: Stay Home Longer. ...
  8. #9: Clear Your Mind.
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What is the quickest baby delivery?

It is being hailed as the world's fastest delivery of a human baby. In just one push, Sophie Bugg (29) has given birth to her daughter in 27 seconds at her home in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She was 38 weeks pregnant. According to media reports, she went to the toilet in the middle of the night.
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What is the youngest baby to walk?

Freya Minter is the youngest baby on record to walk!

Freya Minter was six months old when she took her first steps, leaving the rest of her age bracket in the dust.
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What is the shortest time to deliver a baby?

This mom gave birth in just two minutes, and while it might be the shortest labor and delivery ever recorded, a fast or precipitate labor is not always a good thing. An Australian mother wins the award for shortest labor ever after giving birth to her fifth child in two minutes flat.
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What happens if you don't push the baby out?

In addition to pain, women made to resist the urge to push may experience other complications. Delayed pushing sometimes causes labor to last longer, puts women at higher risk of postpartum bleeding and infection, and puts babies at a higher risk of developing sepsis, according to a study released in 2018.
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How painful is labor and delivery?

The most common description of the level of pain experienced was extreme menstrual cramps (45 percent), while 16 percent said it was like bad back pain and 15 percent compared it to a broken bone.
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How long does it take to dilate from 1 to 10?

One woman may go from having a closed cervix to giving birth in a matter of hours, while another is 1–2 cm dilated for days or weeks. Some women do not experience any dilation until they go into active labor. This means that the cervix is completely closed initially, but it widens to 10 cm as labor progresses.
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Why do you shake during labor?

That's probably what's happening when pregnant women get the “labor shakes,” described as uncontrollable shivering, trembling or teeth-chattering. Desiree Bley, MD, OB-GYN at Providence Hospital in Portland OR, says, "Labor shakes are related to hormone shifts, adrenaline response and temperature.
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What is fer in labor?

The fetal ejection reflex, also known as the Ferguson reflex, is when the body “expels” a baby involuntarily — that is, without forced pushing on your part.
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How much do you bleed after birth?

About 1 to 5 in 100 women who have a baby (1 to 5 percent) have PPH. It's normal to lose some blood after giving birth. Women usually lose about half a quart (500 milliliters) during vaginal birth or about 1 quart (1,000 milliliters) after a cesarean birth (also called c-section).
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How many pushes does it take to deliver a baby?

Discourage more than three to four pushing efforts with each contraction and more than 6 to 8 seconds of each pushing effort (avoid counting to 10 with each pushing effort). Take steps to maintain a reassuring fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern while pushing.
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How long do first time moms push?

The length of this stage varies with the position and size of the baby and your ability to push with the contractions. For first-time mothers the average length of pushing is one-to-two hours. In some instances, pushing can last longer than two hours if mother and baby are tolerating it.
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How do you push without tearing?

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  1. Prepare to push. During the second stage of labor, the pushing stage, aim for more controlled and less expulsive pushing. ...
  2. Keep your perineum warm. Placing a warm cloth on the perineum during the second stage of labor might help.
  3. Perineal massage. ...
  4. Deliver in an upright, nonflat position.
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Is painless birth possible?

Painless, normal delivery is possible by providing the mother with epidural anesthesia during labor. This is regional anesthesia that reduces pain in a certain part of the body.
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Are babies awake during labor?

Even during labor, an awake baby often kicks, stretches, rolls, or wriggles. Along with extra movement, an awake baby also has more heart rate accelerations.
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Can water break while peeing?

Yeah, your water can break as you're peeing. And yeah, pregnancy is full of so much liquid. Only 15% of pregnant women experience their water breaking before going into labor, according to What to Expect, and most moms either have their water broken manually at the hospital, or it just naturally happens during labor.
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