Question 327 · LEK · Stages of labor
The onset of labour is defined as:
- A. release of the amniotic fluid.
- B. release of the amniotic fluid and presence of uterine contractions.
- C. dilatation and effacement of the cervix resulting from regular uterine contractions; contractions should occur at least once every 10 minutes.
- D. dilatation and effacement of the cervix resulting from regular uterine contractions; contractions should occur at least once every 5 minutes.
- E. dilatation and effacement of the cervix resulting from regular uterine contractions; contractions should occur at least once every 3 minutes.
Hint
Labour begins with cervical change produced by contractions; recall the minimum contraction frequency used in the Polish definition.
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