Robinson was at our front door 15 minutes later. She insisted that we go to the hospital. But Robinson told us Liz was fully dilated. Just five minutes and three pushes later, Jack was born. The entire labour and delivery took about an hour and 45 minutes. My first birth was so fast, I knew I wanted to have my second baby at home Such a dramatic and incredibly compressed fast labour is so rare, Robinson later told us, that it has a special name: precipitous labour.
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Still, others experience rapid labor. Although some women see rapid labor as a wonderful benefit, there are some drawbacks to birthing your baby quickly. Regardless of the kind of labor you experience, it can be expected to have a healthy birth. On average, these stages of labor last from hours. 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:. The most obvious difficulty with Rapid Labor is emotional turmoil.
Rapid Labor can make it extremely difficult to find coping strategies and can leave the expectant mother feeling out of control. Many women feel disappointment as they look forward to the birthing process and are surprised by rapid labor.
A very practical concern of rapid labor is also the location of the birth. Often, by the time the expectant mother realizes that she is indeed having rapid labor, there is a narrow window of opportunity to drive to the hospital. In this case, methods of pain medication listed in the birthing plan may or may not be available.
Rapid Labor can have a number of other potential difficulties for the mother or baby including:. Though you cannot control the speed at which your labor progresses, there are several steps that you can follow in order to take control of the situation in the event of rapid labor.
Precipitate labor: Higher rates of maternal complications. Suzuki S. Clinical significance of precipitous labor. Journal of Clinical Medicine Research 7 3 : Join now to personalize. Photo credit: iStock. What is precipitous labor? What causes precipitous labor? What are signs of precipitous labor? What should I do if I think I'm having precipitous labor? Will a fast labor harm my baby?
Complications of precipitous labor and precipitous birth If had a previous precipitous labor, will it happen again? Can I be induced to prevent another unexpected fast labor? How can I prepare for another fast labor? There are some risk factors for precipitous labor: A history of rapid labor A baby conceived with the help of fertility treatments Young maternal age Having given birth previously A labor that's induced using prostaglandin Poorly controlled high blood pressure Asmall-for-dates baby intrauterine growth restriction Placental abruption Precipitous labor is sometimes thought to run in families, but there's no conclusive research to back this up.
Signs of precipitous labor might include: Sudden, strong contractions very close together Pain that feels like one continuous contraction A sensation of pressure in the pelvis and a sudden urge to push What should I do if I think I'm having precipitous labor?
If you think you're having precipitous labor: Call if you think your baby's arrival is imminent. If you're alone, call your partner or someone nearby who can be with you. Call your doctor or midwife and doula , if you have one. Lie down on your side until help arrives. Try to stay calm.
Use breathing techniques to help you through contractions. Complications of precipitous labor and precipitous birth Many women who have a precipitous labor don't have any complications.
These include: Bruising or tears to your cervix, vagina, or perineum because of the speed of your delivery.
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