Stages Of Labor

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

From onset of contractions through full effacement and dilation of cervix.

Latent- 0-3cm dilated.
Active- 4-7cm dilated.
Transition- 8-10cm dilated.
Duration- 8-18 hours

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

From full dilation of cervix until delivery of baby.

Duration- 15-90 minutes

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

From birth of baby until expulsion of placenta.

Duration- < 20 minutes

Question 4

Stage 4

Answer 4

First 1-4 hours after expulsion of placenta.

Recovery.