Stages of Labor

This is otherwise known as the CERVICAL STAGE OF LABOR

First Stage

This is otherwise known as the FETAL STAGE OF LABOR

Second Stage

This is otherwise known as the PLACENTAL STAGE OF LABOR

Third Stage

This is otherwise known as the MATERNAL STAGE OF LABOR

Fourth Stage

This stage of labor lasts from onset of true labor contractions to full cervical dilation

First Stage

This stage of labor lasts from full cervical dilation to delivery of fetus

Second Stage

This stage of labor lasts from delivery of fetus to delivery of placenta

Third Stage

This stage of labor lasts from delivery of placenta to maternal recovery

Fourth Stage

In what phase of the first stage of labor can a woman still use a sedative such as phenobarbital to sleep?

Latent Phase

In what phase of the first stage of labor is a partograph usually started to be used for monitoring labor?

Active Phase

In what phase of the first stage of labor is the cervix usually fully dilated?

Transitional Phase

In what stage of labor should the bag of water already be ruptured?

First Stage

In what phase of the first stage of labor are contractions usually the longest (60 - 90 seconds), the most frequent (every 2 - 3 minutes) and the strongest in intensity?

Transitional Phase

In what phase of the first stage of labor should anesthesia be considered for use?

Active Phase

In what stage of labor should the woman be encouraged to ambulate to promote uterine contractions?

First Stage