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El inicio del trabajo de parto se produce de manera diferente en cada mujer. La duración del trabajo de parto también varía. Si este es su primer hijo, puede esperar que el trabajo de parto dure entre 12 y 20 horas. El trabajo de parto a partir del segundo hijo puede ser más corto y más fácil.

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