normal labor

Question 1

what is stage 1 labor

Answer 1

contains latent and active phases. it encompasses the complete process of cervical dilation and effacement.

Question 2

what is latent phase of labor

Answer 2

from onset of labor to cervical dilation up to 6cm

Question 3

what is stage 2 labor

Answer 3

from complete dilation to expulsion of the fetus

Question 4

how long is stage 1

Answer 4

20hrs for null, 14 hrs for multip

Question 5

what is the active phase of labor

Answer 5

stage 1 after 6cm of dilation. typically marks the spot where rapid onset will occur.

Question 6

how long for stage 2 labor

Answer 6

3 hrs for null, 2 hrs for multi.

Question 7

what is stage 3

Answer 7

delivery of the placenta.

Question 8

how long for stage 3

Answer 8

30 min always

Question 9

what causes cervical chagne

Answer 9

fetal head engagement

Question 10

what is the molcular reason for cervical change

Answer 10

disulfide bond breakage

Question 11

what is rate of active phase

Answer 11

1.2cm/hr null,. 1.5cm/hr multip

Question 12

what does breech equal

Answer 12

c section

Question 13

what is the normal presentation of the bab

Answer 13

longitudinal cephalic

Question 14

what are the patholgical positions of baby

Answer 14

longitudinal breech and transverse

Question 15

what is leopold maneuver how to confirm

Answer 15

place hands on stomach and check the position. confirm with ultrasound

Question 16

normal latent phase time

Answer 16

20hrs null, 14 hrs multi.