L&B 7a/Fourth stage of Labor

Question 1

Fourth stage of labor:

1) Duration ?
2) Begins with ?
3) Ends with ?
4) Maternal characteristics (2)

Answer 1

Fourth stage of labor:

1) Duration: Primigravida & Multigravida 1-4 hrs
2) Begins with delivery of placenta
3) Ends with maternal stabilization of VS
4) Maternal characteristics
- Achievement of VS homeostasis
- Lochia scant to moderate rubra