The duration of labor varies dramatically from person to person, but for a first-time mother, the entire process from initial contractions to delivery typically lasts between 12 to 24 hours. The first stage of labor alone can span many hours, while subsequent labors are often significantly faster, averaging 6 to 8 hours. Although prolonged labor can occur safely under continuous fetal and maternal monitoring, doctors intervene surgically with a C-section if progress halts entirely or if fetal distress develops.
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