Introduction

Labor is the process by which the fetus and the placenta leave the uterus.
Delivery can occur in two ways, vaginally or by a cesarean delivery..Traditionally
it divided into three stages: first stage of labor, which begins with initiation of true
labor contractions and ends when the cervix is fully dilated; a second stage,
extending from the full dilatation until the infant is born; and a third or placental
stage, lasting from the time the infant is born until after the delivery of the
placenta. The first 1-4 hours after the birth of the placenta is sometimes termed
the “fourth stage”. (Pilliteri, 2014)
Labor normally begins between 37 an 42 weeks of pregnancy, when a fetus
is sufficiently mature to adapt to extra-uterine life, yet not too large to cause
mechanical difficulty with birth. In some instances, labor begins before a fetus is
mature (preterm birth). In others, labor is delayed until the fetus and the placenta
have both passed beyond the optimal point for birth (postterm birth). (Pilliteri,
2014)
February 01 and 02, 2017, we, the Adventist Medical Center College
(AMCC) nursing students had a labor room duty in Gregorio T. Lluch Mermorial
Hospital , Iligan City.
The purpose of our duty is for us to conduct high-depth asesstment of a
childbearing woman and her family and plan nursing care specific to that client,
basing on nursing research and standards of care. The assesstment will include
physiologic, psychologic, social, cultural, and environmental influences
pertaining to the client as it relates to preconcepcion, anterpartum, intrapartum
and postpartum care as well as the newborn.
This duty has been considered an importance experience for us nursing
students to apply theoretical knowledge to real situations. We must acquire
knowledge from clinical exposure for us to adapt ourselves in dealing with the
patient which can affects and improve our learning and attitude towards
professional nursing.

We had a chance to meet Miss France at emergency room complaining for

mid-episgastic pain and contractions.

We are obliged to assess thoroughly basing on standards of care and modify

what complications are presents with our client during delivery.