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What is the average duration of labor in a woman's first pregnancy?
What is the average duration of labor in a woman's first pregnancy?
- 6 to 8 hours
- 2 to 4 hours
- More than 24 hours
- 12 to 18 hours (correct)
Which of the following is a sign of the start of labor?
Which of the following is a sign of the start of labor?
- Persistent lower back pain or abdominal pain (correct)
- Feeling of dizziness
- Numbness in the extremities
- Sudden increase in appetite
What is the main aim in the management of labor?
What is the main aim in the management of labor?
- To induce labor artificially
- To minimize the duration of labor
- To avoid any pain during labor
- To achieve delivery of a normal, healthy child (correct)
What is the average duration of labor in subsequent pregnancies?
What is the average duration of labor in subsequent pregnancies?
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What is the process involved in the second stage of labor?
What is the process involved in the second stage of labor?
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Study Notes
Labor and Delivery
- The average duration of labor in a woman's first pregnancy is around 12-24 hours.
- A sign of the start of labor is the rupture of the membranes (water breaking) or a sudden gush of fluid from the vagina.
Management of Labor
- The main aim in the management of labor is to ensure a safe and healthy delivery of the baby and mother.
Subsequent Pregnancies
- The average duration of labor in subsequent pregnancies is around 6-8 hours, which is shorter than the first pregnancy.
Stages of Labor
- The second stage of labor involves the active pushing of the baby out of the birth canal.
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