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When your contractions get closer together, you are farther along in the delivery phase of labor. At the beginning, the tightening or painful part of the contraction will last approximately 30 to 45 seconds, near the end the pain will be longer. A true contraction is usually at least 30 seconds long.
Remember, you're the only one who can judge your need for pain relief. How long it lasts: Active labor often lasts up to eight hours. For some women, active labor lasts hours longer. For others â especially those who've had a previous vaginal delivery â active labor is much shorter.