Stages of Labor and Cervical Changes

Introduction

• Presenter: Maris
• Topic: Stages of labor and differences between effacement and dilation.
• Resources: Maternity flashcards available at leveluprn.com.

Stages of Labor

Overview

• Labor is divided into four stages:
  • Stage 1: Onset of labor to full cervical dilation.
  • Stage 2: Full dilation to birth of the baby.
  • Stage 3: Birth of baby to delivery of the placenta.
  • Stage 4: Delivery of placenta to stabilization of the mother.

First Stage of Labor

• Latent Phase
  • Cervical dilation: 0-3 cm
  • Characteristics: Mom is excited and talkative, pain is mild.
• Active Phase
  • Cervical dilation: 4-7 cm
  • Characteristics: Stronger contractions, mom may feel apprehension.
• Transition Phase
  • Cervical dilation: 8-10 cm (full dilation)
  • Characteristics: Urge to push, strong rectal pressure, mom may express fear or apprehension.
  • Emotional support and reassurance are crucial.

Second Stage of Labor

• Timeframe: From full dilation to the birth of the baby.

Third Stage of Labor

• Timeframe: From birth of the baby to delivery of the placenta.

Fourth Stage of Labor

• Timeframe: From delivery of the placenta to the stabilization of the mother.

Effacement vs. Dilation

Effacement

• Definition: Thinning of the cervix.
• Measurement: Percentage (0% to 100% effaced).

Dilation

• Definition: Opening of the cervix.

• Measurement: Centimeters (up to 10 cm for full dilation).

• Visualization aids can help in understanding these concepts by illustrating the thinning and opening of the cervix.

Conclusion

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