LABOR: SECOND STAGE -- PROVIDING NURSING CARE

Course overview

The second stage of labor is defined as full cervical dilation to birth of the infant. During this stage, the patient will begin to feel a desire to bear down with each contraction.This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of providing nursing care during the second stage of labor. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.