NORMAL LABOR – QUICK REVISION NOTES
Handwritten nursing notes on the Stages of Normal Labor. Here’s a clear, exam-oriented explanation π π©Ί Stages of Normal Labor Normal labor is divided into three stages based on cervical changes and events during childbirth. 1️⃣ First Stage of Labor ➡️ From onset of true labor pains until full cervical dilatation (10 cm) It has two phases: πΉ Latent Phase Contractions: Mild and irregular Cervical dilatation: 0–4 cm Cervix becomes soft and effaced Mother may feel discomfort but labor is slow πΉ Active Phase Contractions: Strong, regular, and painful Cervical dilatation: 4–10 cm Rapid progress of labor Requires close monitoring of mother and fetus 2️⃣ Second Stage of Labor (Expulsion Stage) ➡️ From full cervical dilatation (10 cm) to birth of the baby Baby moves through the birth canal Mother actively pushes with contractions Ends with delivery of the baby 3️⃣ Third Stage of Labor (Placental Stage) ➡️ From birth of the baby to delivery of placenta Placenta is expelled Uterine cont...