STAGES OF LABOR

Course overview

LABOR IS A PROCESS THAT SUBDIVIDES INTO THREE STAGES. THE FIRST STAGE STARTS WHEN LABOR BEGINS AND ENDS WITH FULL CERVICAL DILATION AND EFFACEMENT. THE SECOND STAGE COMMENCES WITH COMPLETE CERVICAL DILATION AND ENDS WITH THE DELIVERY OF THE FETUS. THE THIRD STAGE INITIATES AFTER THE FETUS IS DELIVERED AND ENDS WHEN THE PLACENTA IS DELIVERED. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE STAGES OF LABOR AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN MANAGING WOMEN IN LABOR.