Dilation and Stages of Labor

The 3 stages of Labor

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Nalanda Robson
Nalanda Robson
17th August 2017 in productivity
Dilation and Stages of Labor
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What to expect
What to expect
Dilation
Stages
Cervical Dilation Size
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What to do
Contractions
Supporting Person(s)
AFTER BIRTH
  • 1

    Last approx 8-12 hrs

    0 - 3 cm.
    Early Labor Phase
    Blueberry/ Cherry / Lime Slice
    Last approx 8-12 hrs
    0 / 2Every 30-45 secs, 5-30 minutes rest
    0 / 4
  • 2

    Last approx 3-5 hrs

    3 - 7 cm.
    Active Labor Phase
    Chocolate chip Cookie
    Last approx 3-5 hrs
    0 / 545-60 secs, 3 - 5 mins rest in btw
    0 / 7
  • 3

    Last approx 30min-2 hrs

    7 - 10 cm.
    Transition Phase
    Orange slice/Bagle
    Last approx 30min-2 hrs
    0 / 360-90 secs, 30 sec-2 mins rest
    0 / 4
  • 4

    More contractions to push placenta out

    After birth
    Takes 10 mins - 1 hr.
  • 1

    Last approx 8-12 hrs

  • 2

    Last approx 3-5 hrs

  • 3

    Last approx 30min-2 hrs

  • 4

    More contractions to push placenta out