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Dilation and Stages of Labor

The 3 stages of Labor

Nalanda Robson
Nalanda Robson
17th August 2017
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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
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
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
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.