When you’re preparing for childbirth, there’s a lot of focus on labor being a long process, sometimes lasting hours or even days. But what happens if your baby is born much faster than expected? That’s what we call precipitate labor —a rapid and intense labor that typically lasts less than three hours from the onset of contractions to delivery. Though this can sound appealing, it comes with its own challenges. What Is Precipitate Labour? Precipitate labor, also known as rapid labor, occurs when childbirth happens unusually fast—often within 3 hours. It’s not a common experience; only about 2% of women experience this kind of delivery. While the idea of a short labor may seem ideal, the speed of precipitate labor can leave little time for preparation and can increase the risk of complications. Signs of Precipitate Labour The signs of precipitate labor are similar to those of normal labor but occur much more intensely and rapidly. Here’s what you might notice: Sudden, Strong Contractions...