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Your contractions will last from the beginning of labor until the baby is born. The average length of labor and contractions is approximately eight to 14 hours. How long do contractions last, is answered differently with each pregnancy. With your second and third pregnancies, labor and contractions may not last as long.
What to expect: 1  Active labor will last about 3-5 hours. 2  Your cervix will dilate from 4cm to 7cm. 3  Contractions during this phase will last about 45-60 seconds with 3-5 minutes rest in between. 4  Contractions will feel stronger and longer. 5  This is usually the time to head to the hospital or birth center.