Stages sign and symptoms of Labour
Stages sign and symptoms of Labour : we discuss here stage,sign and symptoms of
Labour of labour
1. Labour is diagnosed by symptoms and signs.
2. Investigations are not essential as it is a clinical diagnosis.
Labour symptoms
The most reliable symptom of labour is colicky lower abdominal pain which increases in
frequency, intensity and duration with the passage of time and not relieved by common
analgesics though a symptom of labour may not be always present.
Labour signs
Presence of painful uterine contractions with progressive effacement and dilatation of
the cervix. (Braxton Hick’s contractions are painless.)
Labour investigation
Are not required for diagnosis. The only investigation is the presence of regular uterine
contractions in the cardiotocograph.
Labour Stages
stages sign and symptoms of Labour : we discuss here stage of labour. three stage are
following.
First stage of Labour
Copies are from my handwritten notes and encoded for clarity of reading
Stages sign and symptoms of Labour : we discuss here stage,sign and symptoms of
Labour of labour
1. Labour is diagnosed by symptoms and signs.
2. Investigations are not essential as it is a clinical diagnosis.
Labour symptoms
The most reliable symptom of labour is colicky lower abdominal pain which increases in
frequency, intensity and duration with the passage of time and not relieved by common
analgesics though a symptom of labour may not be always present.
Labour signs
Presence of painful uterine contractions with progressive effacement and dilatation of
the cervix. (Braxton Hick’s contractions are painless.)
Labour investigation
Are not required for diagnosis. The only investigation is the presence of regular uterine
contractions in the cardiotocograph.
Labour Stages
stages sign and symptoms of Labour : we discuss here stage of labour. three stage are
following.
First stage of Labour
Copies are from my handwritten notes and encoded for clarity of reading
