The Basics of Labour Flashcards
Name the 3 phases of the first stage of labour
- Early (Latent)
- Active (3-4cm dilated)
- Transitional (8-9cm)
The second stage of labour has 2 phases, name them.
- Passive
2. Active (this is where the Midwife may need to take control if labour is not progressing)
How many stages of labour are there?
3 (4th be mentioned)
There are two types of management of the third stage of labour, name them
- Physiological
2. Active stage
Which stage of labour is usually the longest?
First stage
Name 3 signs or symptoms that would indicate a woman is in the first stage of labour
- Contractions
- Dilatation
- Womens behaviour
What does spontaneous rupture of membranes mean?
The process where your waters rupture naturally
If a woman has ruptured membranes, does that mean she is in labour?
Not always, can rupture before full term- woman would require close observation
What is another phrase used when it is said that a woman’s cervix is 10cm dilated?
Fully
Which stage of labour is a woman in if her cervix is 10cm?
Second stage
The third stage of labour is when the baby’s head is crowning or born. True or false?
False
Name 3 signs or symptoms that a woman is in the second stage of labour
- Increased amount of pain/discomfort
- Stinging and burning around the vaginal area
- Increased backache
- Fatigue
- Urge to push
- See the head
Which maternal position is considered the least effective during labour?
Semi-recumbent (on your back/lying down)
Give one reason why the semi-recumbent position is least effective
- Reduce pelvic diameter
- Goes against gravity
- Can reduce blood pressure
- Can slow down the process of labour
Name the 2 types of fetal monitoring
- Auscultation
- Electronic fetal monitoring