Question

A 27-year-old nulliparous woman attends the antenatal clinic at 40+5 weeks with mild contractions. Vaginal examination reveals the cervix is 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, but contractions are irregular. Which phase of labour is she most likely in?

Accepted Answer

Latent phase of first stage

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Active phase of first stage

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Second stage

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Third stage

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Established labour

Practice question

A 27-year-old nulliparous woman attends the antenatal clinic at 40+5 weeks with mild contractions. Vaginal examination reveals the cervix is 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, but contractions are irregular. Which phase of labour is she most likely in?