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This defines the third stage of labour.
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b
From delivery of foetus till delivery of the placenta and foetal membranes
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This defines the second stage of labour.
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d
From complete cervical dilation till delivery of the foetus
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This defines the first stage of labour. The cervix dilates from 0-3cm in the latent phase and then 3-10cm in the active phase. This is associated with regular painful uterine contractions and descent of the foetal head in the pelvis.
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a
From start of regular uterine contractions till complete dilation of the cervix (10cm)
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This is incorrect, regular uterine contractions start first, followed by cervical dilation till 10cm.
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c
From complete dilation of the cervix (10cm) till the start of regular uterine contractions
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This is incorrect, the foetus is delivered first, followed by the placenta and foetal membranes
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e
From delivery of the placenta and foetal membranes till delivery of the foetus
Concept
Chapter
2693
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First stage of labour
Topic
174
Obstetrics
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A 30 year old woman is giving birth to her first child. A midwife comes to review her and deems her to be in the first stage of labour.

Which of the following defines the first stage of labour?
a