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Your contractions will last from the beginning of labor until the baby is born. The average length of labor and contractions is approximately eight to 14 hours. How long do contractions last, is answered differently with each pregnancy. With your second and third pregnancies, labor and contractions may not last as long.
What to expect: 1  Early labor will last approximately 8-12 hours. 2  Your cervix will efface and dilate to 3 cm. 3  Contractions will last about 30-45 seconds, giving you 5-30 minutes of rest between contractions.4  Contractions are typically mild and somewhat irregular, but become progressively stronger and more frequent.hat to expect: 1  Early labor will last approximately 8-12 hours. 2  Your cervix will efface and dilate to 3 cm. 3  Contractions will last about 30-45 seconds, giving you 5-30 minutes of rest between contractions. 4  Contractions are typically mild and somewhat irregular, but become progressively stronger and more frequent.