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Fourth stage of labor

The first one to two hours after birth, when bleeding, uterine tone, vital signs, pain, and newborn status are monitored.

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How to cope with each labor stage

How to cope with each labor stage

Start with stage-aware expectations Labor is commonly described in stages because the clinical tasks change. In the first stage, contractions cause cervical effacement and dilation until the cervix reaches full dilation. The second stage is the birth of the baby, including fetal descent and pushing. The third stage is delivery of the placenta, and many […]