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How long it lasts: Early labor is unpredictable. For first-time moms, the average length of early labor is six to 12 hours. It's often much shorter for subsequent deliveries. What you can do: Until your contractions increase in frequency and intensity, it's up to you.
Typically, it lasts around six to seven hours if it's your first labour, and finishes when you're 8-10cm dilated. Once active labour begins, contractions typically increase in frequency, length and intensity as the uterus boosts its efforts to open your cervix.