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latent phase-
onset of regularly perceieved contractions and ends
when rapid cervical dilatation begins
Contractions are mild
Lasting 20-40 seconds
Cervical effacement occurs,cervix dilate 0-3 cm
6 hours in nullipara and 4.5 hours in multipara.
.ACTIVE PHASE
Cervical dilatation increasing from 4-7 cm
Contractions last 40-60 seconds and occur every 3-5
minutes
3 hours in nullipara and 2 hours in multipara
Show and spontaneous ruptures of membranes may
occur
ACTIVE PHASE DIVIDED INTO
THREE ADDITIONAL PHASES:
-Acceleration phase
-phase of maximum slope
-deceleration phase
TRANSITION PHASE
CONTRACTIONS REACH THEIR PEAK OF
INTENSITY
CERVICAL DILATATION INCREASE FROM 8- 10CM
CONTRACTIONS LASTS FOR 60- 90 SECONDS
OCCUR EVERY 2-3 MINUTES
IF THE MEMBRANES ARE NOT RUPTURED
PREVIOUSLY THEY WILL RUPTURE AT 10 CM
CERVICAL EFFACEMENT AND
DILATATION DURING LABOUR
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Recommendations on definitions of
the first stage of labor:
FACTORS AFFECTING FIRST
STAGE OF LABOUR:
1.UTERINE FACTORS:
FUNDAL DOMINENCE
POLLARITY
CONTD……
CONTRACTION AND RETRACTION
FORMATION OF UPPER AND LOWER UTERINE
SEGMENT
RETRACTION RING
CONT…..
CERVICAL EFFACEMENT
CERVICAL DILATATION
CONTD…
PRESENCE OF SHOW
2.MECHANICAL ACTORS-
FORMATION OF FOREWATERS
CONTD….
RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
CONTD…..
GENERAL FLUID PRESSURE
FETAL AXIS PRESSURE
Diagnosis of labor
The determination of whether a woman is in labor is made
within one hour of admission .
Diagnosis of labor is made only when painfull contractions
are accompanied by any one of the following :
Bloody show
Rupture of the membranes
Full cervical effacement.
Cervical dilatation is not part of the criteria
Rest &
Didn’t meet the Antinatal
observation
criteria ward
Until next day
Diagnosis of labor
The correct diagnosis of labor is considered to be the
single most important determination in the
management of labor because an incorrect diagnosis
of active labor will lead to inappropriate
interventions and an increased likelihood of cesarean
delivery.
MANAGEMENT OF FIRST STAGE
OF LABOUR
OBJECTIVE-TO HAVE A WATCHFUL EXPECTANCY
AND TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF LABOUR
AND TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS
INITIAL ASSESSMENT-
Onset of contraction
Frequency
Duration
Memebrane
Liquor
Present and previous obstetric history,drug history
Contd……
CLINICAL EXAMINATION
Pallor
Jaundice
Hydration
Pulse/bp/temp,/resp. rate
chest,/cvs
oedema
Contd……oOEDEMA
PER ABDOMEN EXAMINATION
Uterine contraction
Frequency and duration in 10 min
Fundal hieght
Contd…..
LIE/PRESENTATION
Contd….
FHR to be noted every 15 minutes with fetal doppler
PER VAGINAL EXAMINATION
Discharge show
Absence or presence of membranes
Station of head
Contd….
Effacement
Dilatation
Caput/moulding
investigations
Basic pre op
MANAGEMENT
GENERAL-emotional support and assurance are
given
BOWEL-encourage women for warm bath,soap
enema
REST AND AMBULATION-when membranes are
intact women is encouraged for ambulation,when
ruptured women advised for rest.
DIET-fruit juice ,soup,salt lemon juice is
recommended.NPO 6-8 hours prior to surgery
BLADDER CARE-encourage the women to empty the
bladder,if failed catheterization with aseptic tecniques
Contd…..
PARTOGRAPH-monitor the progress of the labour by
plotting the partograph
Partogram:
Maternal status
Fetal heart rate
Dilatation & descent
Uterine contractions
Contd….
Cont…..
Watch for maternal and fetal well being.
Psychological preparation of the mother
P/V examination should be done :
1 to 4 hours in the first stage and at 1 hour intervel at
the second stage
At rupture of membranes to evaluate for cord
prolapse
Prior to intrapartum administration of analgesia
When the parturient feels the urge to push
When the FHR falls,to evaluate the conditions like
uterine rupture or cord prolapse
Contd….
Placement of intravenous line at the time of admission is
recommended.-it is found that women who received
Intravenous hydration at 250ml/hr had fewer labors
persisting for over 12 hours and less need for oxytocin
augmentation than those who received 120ml/hr.
ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS –in some centers to prevent
early onset neonatal infection intravenous penicillin is given
Active management of labor
It refers to active control, rather than passive observation,
over the course of labor by the obstetrical provider.
hourly pulse
Intermittent auscultation of the fetal heart after a contraction should occur for at least
1 minute, at least every 15 minutes, and the rate should be recorded as an average.
Monitoring:
Recommendations on initial monitoring:
1) Psychological & Emotional
2)Vitals & Urinalysis
3) Uterine contractions
4)Abdominal examination_Leopold manouvers
5)Vaginal loss – show, liquor, blood
6)Vaginal examination....when necessary
7) Pain control
8)FHR
DIAGNOSIS OF POOR
PROGNOSIS OF LABOUR
Prolonged bradycardia and meconium stained liquor
Possibility of foetal distress
Prolonged latent phase when more than eight hours
in primigrvida and more than six hours in
multigravida
Prolonged latent phase may be due to fault in power,
passage or passenger
Passage is small due to contracted pelvis
Passenger, hydrocephalous, brow [occiput not felt]
Large baby, shoulder presentation
ROLE OF NURSE IN CARING OF THE WOMAN IN
THE FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR
Admitting client to birthing area after determining
that client is in labor
Determining if client's membranes have ruptured
Encouraging family participation as appropriate with
the labor process
Performing Leopold maneuver and vaginal exams as
appropriate
Monitoring maternal vital signs and fetal heart rate
and patterns, reporting any deviations or
abnormalities
CONTD…..
Applying electronic fetal monitor as appropriate
Assessing pain level, instituting positioning,
breathing, relaxation, and other methods for pain
control; administering analgesics as ordered
Providing ice chips, wet washcloth, or hard candy
Encouraging voiding at least every 2 hours
Assisting with anesthetic administration
Assisting with amniotomy with assessment of fetal
heart rate, fetal positioning, and fetal cord after
amniotomy
CONTD….
Assisting with amniotomy with assessment of fetal
heart rate, fetal positioning, and fetal cord after
amniotomy
Cleansing perineum and assisting with pad changes
regularly
Monitoring progress including vaginal discharge,
cervical dilation and effacement, position, and fetal
descent
Performing vaginal examinations as necessary
Assisting coach and supporting client and partner
CONTD…..
Palpating to determine contraction intensity
Reassuring client about normal fetal heart rates
Adjusting monitor to achieve and maintain clear
tracing
Interpreting rhythm strips when at least a 10-minute
tracing has been obtained
CONTD…..
Preparing supplies and equipment for delivery
Notifying primary health care provider at appropriate
time to scrub for attending delivery
Verifying maternal and fetal heart rate response to
uterine contractions during intrapartal care
Instructing client and partner about reasons for
electronic monitoring
Applying tocotransducer snugly after determining
fetal position via Leopold maneuver