Labor

Question 1

first time mothers have average of ___ hours of active first stage labor?

Answer 1

9-12 hours

Question 2

previously given birth have total __ hours of labor.

Answer 2

6-8 hours

Question 3

signs of labor

Answer 3

mild - moderate contractions, 30-45 seconds and are 5-20 moinutes apart. f

Question 4

latent stage signs

Answer 4

contractions, and cervix dilates 3 cm and membranes intact

Question 5

active labor signs

Answer 5

3-4 cm dilation and is complete.
more intesnse contractions closer together.
2-3 minutes and last 50-70 seconds.
GO TO HOSPITAL when every 5 minutes lasting 1 minute

Question 6

second stage of labor lasts __ for first time mothers.

Answer 6

30 minutes to 2 hours