Uterine contractions spaced at 10- to 15-minute intervals occur

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Uterine contractions spaced at 10- to 15-minute intervals occur in the first stage of labor. This is the stage where the cervix opens up and the baby starts to move down the birth canal. Contractions in this stage become stronger and more frequent as labor progresses, eventually leading to the second stage where the baby is born. Afterbirth (the delivery of the placenta) and head crowning (the beginning of the second stage) would not occur during the first stage.

Uterine Contractions Spaced at 10- to 15-Minute Intervals Occur