1
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7 cardinal movements
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engagement descent flexion internal rotation extension external rotation expulsion
2
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signs of preceding labor
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lightening return of urinary frequency stronger braxton hicks contractions weight loss of 1-3.5lbs surge of energy (nesting) increased vaginal discharge, bloody show cervical ripening possible spontaneous ROM
3
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first stage of labor
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onset of regular contractions to full dilation of cervix
4
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latent labor
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0-4 cm effacement occurs but little descent
5
Q
active labor
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5-10cm more rapid dilation and increased rate of descent
6
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transition
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8-10cm a time of very rapid dilation and intense contactions
7
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second stage of labor
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from full dilation to delivery of baby, mother starts pushing
8
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third stage of labor
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birth of baby to delivery of placenta usually takes 5-30 min
9
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fourth stage
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delivery of placenta to first 2-4 hours post partum
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