Stages of Labor

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

onset of labor –> full dilation of cervix

Question 2

Latent phase

Answer 2

onset of labor –> 4cm dilation

nullipara

Question 3

Active phase

Answer 3

4cm dilation –> full dilation
nullipara >1.2cm/hr
multipara > 1.5cm/hr

Question 4

Stage 2

Answer 4

full dilation of cervix –> delivery of neonate

nullipara:

Question 5

Stage 3

Answer 5

delivery of neonate –> delivery of placenta

nullipara and multipara: