Phrases with «active labour»

"Active labour" refers to the phase of childbirth when contractions become stronger, longer, and closer together. It is the stage when the cervix dilates or opens up from around 4 to 10 centimeters, allowing the baby to move down the birth canal. This is the time when the woman actively pushes during contractions to help deliver the baby. Full definition

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Sentences with «active labour»

The study suggests that nations that invest in active labour market programmes reduce the risk of suicide. (sciencedaily.com)
I do think that we face some skills shortages down the road which create lots of opportunities for active labour market policy to be more effective. (progressive-economics.ca)
We went to bed and tried to sleep for all of the early labour which I think really helped keep my energy levels up for the longer active labour that followed. (webirthathome.com)
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Phrases with «active labour»

Sentences with «active labour»

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