Labor and delivery
One of the benefits of subsequent pregnancies is a shorter labor. For many women, labor is faster the second, third, or fourth time. On the flip side, you may notice that Braxton-Hicks contractions begin earlier in your pregnancy, and that you have more of them.
Why are subsequent Labours shorter?
Unless you had a caesarean before, the active (pushing) part of labour is usually shorter too. That's because your muscles and vagina have stretched before (NCCWCH, 2014).
Do subsequent Labours get quicker?
Labor with a subsequent children is known to go faster, especially if you have them two or three years after your last. Your body is a little more laxed.
