Chap 13 Flashcards
1
Q
How long does the first stage of labor last for?
A
Onset of regular uterine contractions until the cervix is fully dilated
2
Q
How long does the second stage of labor last?
A
Full cervical dilation until delivery till birth of infant
3
Q
How long does the third stage of labor last?
A
From the infants birth to the expulsion of the placenta
4
Q
What happens in the fourth stage of labor?
A
Begins with delivery of placenta and lasts until client is stable (usually 1 hour postpartum)
5
Q
What is the passageway composed of
A
The mothers pelvis, and soft tissue of cervix, pelvic floor, vagina, and introitus
