Labour Flashcards
1
Q
how many stages of labour are there
A
3
2
Q
stage 1
A
onset of true labour until the cervix if fully dilated
latent: 0-3cm, lasts around 6hrs
active: 3-10cm, 1cm every hr
3
Q
stage 2
A
full dilatation to delivery of foetus
passive - not pushing
active - actively pushing
4
Q
stage 3
A
delivery of placenta and membranes
5
Q
induction of labour indications and methods
A
prolonged stage 1 labour
prolonged delivery
diabetic mother>38 weeks
pre-eclampsia
membrane sweep
prostaglandin
oxytocin
6
Q
what should be monitored during labour
A
FHR
contractions
maternal HR, BP, temp
vaginal examination every 4hrs
7
Q
complication of induction of labour
A
uterine hyperstimulation
