The 1st stage of labor is the longest, typically lasting between 14 to 20 hours. The 2nd stage lasts one to two hours. The 3rd stage is the shortest.

Chart of the day: The long decline of labor By Reuters September 26, 20124:15 AM PDTUpdated September 26, 2012 ...

In a creative and humorous attempt to educate expecting mothers, a labor and delivery nurse has entranced viewers with a viral video that compares the different stages of cervical dilation to ...

Together, they go over the stages of labor, birthing positions, and breathing techniques. Cole Cooney, who is expecting his second child, says he can't imagine missing the birth.