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How long it lasts: Early labor is unpredictable. For first-time moms, the average length of early labor is six to 12 hours. It's often much shorter for subsequent deliveries. What you can do: Until your contractions increase in frequency and intensity, it's up to you.
This not only includes the duration of one contraction, but also the rest period between the two. So if you have a contraction at. and it lasts for 60 seconds, and then you have another contraction at. , the contractions have a duration of 60 seconds and a frequency of 15 minutes.The intensity of the contractions also changes as labor progresses.Early labor contractions are often described as mild menstrual cramps. the contractions have a duration of 60 seconds and a frequency of 15 minutes. The intensity of the contractions also changes as labor progresses. Early labor contractions are often described as mild menstrual cramps.