Labour is not all about pain. In fact the process starts much before the pains hit you. Your body readies itself and a lot of changes happen to make childbirth smooth and safe. The entire process of labour is divided into three phases. Here is a rundown of what happens during the first phase of labour. The first stage of labour This stage of labour is usually the longest and the most intense one too. It starts with the dilation of the cervix and subsequent thinning of the same. This dilation and the thinning of cervix happen to help your