Normal Labour

Question 1

Labour

Answer 1

Series of Events that take place in the genital organs in an effort to expel the viable products of conception ( fetal, placenta, the membranes) out of the womb through the vagina into the outer world.

Question 2

Normal Labour

Answer 2

1. Spontaneous in onset and at term
2. With vertex presentation
3. Without undue prolongation
4. Natural termination with minimal aids
5. Without having any complications affecting the health of the mother and/ or the baby

Question 3

Abnormal Labour

Answer 3

Any deviation from the definition of normal labour.

Question 4

Delivery

Answer 4

The expulsion or extraction of a viable Fetus put of the womb