Labour

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

Latent: 0-3 cm (6hours)
Active: 4-10 (1cm/hr)

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

Passive: Absence of Pushing
Active: Maternal Pushing

Question 3

How long does stage 2 last

Answer 3

1 hour

Question 4

Prolonged 2nd stage?

Answer 4

Ventouse, Forceps or Caesarian

Question 5

Normal Neonatal finding during 2nd stage

Answer 5

Transient fetal bradycardia

Question 6

Monitoring during Labour

Answer 6

• Fetal HR every 15 mins or continuously on CTG
• Contractions assessed every 30 mins
• Maternal HR every hour
• Maternal BP/Temp/Vaginal Exam/ Urinary Ketones every 4 hrs