1. The duration of time during which a woman experiences contractions and labor before childbirth
The labor period lasted approximately 12 hours before the baby was born.
O período de trabalho de parto durou aproximadamente 12 horas antes do nascimento do bebê.
2. In obstetrics, the three stages of labor from onset of contractions to delivery of placenta
The doctor monitored the patient throughout the labor period to ensure a safe delivery.
O médico monitorou a paciente durante todo o período de trabalho de parto para garantir um parto seguro.