Labor Day: What to Expect From Childbirth
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022
Question 1/10
You can be in labor even if your water hasn't broken.
- True
- False
Question 2/10
It's my first baby! How long will labor take?
- 8 to 10 hours
- 12 to 24 hours
- 20 to 30 hours
Question 3/10
I can only have ice chips once I’m in labor.
- True
- False
Question 4/10
When is it too late to get an epidural for pain relief?
- You’re 8 centimeters dilated
- The baby’s head is visible
- After 24 hours of contractions
Question 5/10
Contractions end once your baby’s born.
- True
- False
Question 6/10
Sex, walking, and eating spicy foods will bring on labor.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
You’re probably in labor if:
- Your cervix is dilated
- Your contractions are intense, close together, and regular
- Your baby has “dropped”
Question 8/10
You can be awake during a C-section.
- True
- False
Question 9/10
It’s false labor if your contractions:
- Get closer together
- Don't hurt
- Go away if you move
Question 10/10
It’s time to push when:
- Your water breaks
- Your cervix is dilated to 10 centimeters
- Your contractions are 2 minutes apart