QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Delivery of the placenta would be part of the third stage of labour, as opposed to the first stage.
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b
Active contractions forcing delivery of the placenta
QuestionChoice
Mild, irregular contractions are usually seen in the passive first stage of labour, as opposed to the active first stage in which the contractions are stronger and more regular.
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e
Mild, irregular contractions
QuestionChoice
The mucus plug is responsible for blocking the cervical opening during pregnancy. As the cervix begins to open, the mucus plug may appear as clear pink or bloody discharge from the vagina. This usually occurs during the passive first stage of labour, as opposed to the active first stage.
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d
Presence of the mucus plug
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The active first stage of labour involves the cervix dilating from roughly 6 centimetres to 10 centimetres at a rate of approximately 1 centimetre per hour. This is often associated with strong and regular contractions.
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a
Cervical dilatation of 7 centimetres
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Delivery of the baby would be part of the second stage of labour, as opposed to the first stage.
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c
Active contractions forcing the delivery of the baby
Concept
Chapter
2693
4027
First stage of labour
Topic
174
Obstetrics
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Which of the following would be part of the active first stage of labour?
a