What Should You Expect as You Transition to Active Labor?
As the latent phase progresses, contractions will become more regular, stronger, and closer together. The cervix will continue to dilate, and you will eventually transition into active labor, marked by: - More intense and frequent contractions - Cervical dilation from 4 to 10 centimeters - Increased pressure in the pelvis - The urge to push as the baby moves down the birth canal