Yes, labour is likely to be quicker with a second or subsequent birth (NICE, 2014). It is especially likely that the early stages (latent labour) will be faster and contractions will become stronger more quickly. So you might need to consider getting to the place where you will give birth faster than last time.

Are subsequent pregnancies easier?

For most mums, being pregnant a second or subsequent time can be easier than the first. Having experienced it before, you'll be more equipped to know how to look after yourself. In fact, that's the reason some mums are offered fewer midwife appointments than during their first pregnancy.

Does labor get easier with each baby?

My conclusion: Nobody, even doctors, really knows whether labor will move more quickly with a subsequent child. The speed of labor depends on so many factors, size of the baby, your lifestyle during the pregnancy, your body type, your birth history.