Karnataka PGET Obstetrics MCQ Answer 9
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The first stage of labor is that portion leading up to complete dilatation. The first stage can be divided functionally into two phases: the latent phase and the active phase. Latent phase labor precedes the active phase of labor.
Characteristics of women in latent phase labor:
- Cervix less than 4 cm dilated.
- Regular, frequent contractions that may or may not be painful.
- Contractions wax and wane
- Dilate only very slowly
- Lasts hours to days.
Active phase labor shows rapid change in dilatation, effacement, and station.
Active phase labor lasts until the cervix is completely dilated:
- Are at least 4 cm dilated.
- Regular, frequent contractions are usually moderately painful.
- Progressive cervical dilatation of at least 1.2-1.5 cm per hour.
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