Basics - Labor Flashcards
What happens during stage 1?
Complete dilatation of the cervix and becomes 100% Thinner
How many phases does stage 1 has?
2 phases
What are these 2 phases?
Latent & Active phases
Latent Phase - What is the type of contraction seen with phase 1?
Irregular & Regular Contractions
Latent Phase - What is the duration of phase 1 irregular contraction?
30 sec each
Latent Phase - What is the frequency of the irregular contractions of phase 1?
5-30 minutes
Latent Phase - What happens to the cervix in irregular contractions of phase 1 (Latent) of stage 1?
Cervix dilates 0 -3 cm and 30% effacement (Thin)
Latent Phase - What is the duration of phase 1 regular contraction?
One minute
Latent Phase - What is the frequency of the regular contractions of phase 1?
3 - 5 minutes
What happens to the cervix in regular contractions of phase 1 (Latent) of stage 1?
Cervix dilates 3 - 6 cm and effacement 80% (Thinner)
What long does phase 1 (latent) last?
20 hours
Active Phase - When does active phase of stage 1 happens?
When the cervix is 6cm dilated
What is the type of contractions seen with active phase?
Intense uterine contractions
What is frequency of contractions seen with active phase?
60 - 90 minutes
What is duration of contractions seen with active phase?
0.5 - 2 minutes
What happens in active phase of stage 1?
Full dilation and effacement of the cervix with rupture amniotic sac
What happens to the cervix in active phase of stage 1?
Fully dilated and effaced
What happens in the first phase of stage 1?
Cervix is dilated to 6cm
What is the false contractions called?
Braxton Hendricks contractions
