first stage of labour

Question 1

the first stage of labour begins with regular uterine contractions and ends when the cervical dilation is

Answer 1

10cm.

Steps of the 1st stage of labour:

Question 2

how much dilation occurs in the first stage of labour in both primiparous and multiparous women

quicker multi

Answer 2

Cervical dilation (usually 1cm dilation every 2 hours in primiparous women

and 1cm every hour in multiparous women)

Question 3

differnce between the latent and active phase of labour

cm dialtion wise

3

Answer 3

Latent phase: 0-3cm cervical dilation
Active phase: 3-10cm cervical dilation