Stage of Labour

Stage of Labour

Degree of discomfort

First stage (Latent Phase)

(Cervix < 3cms dilated)

Usually mild pain; Fear and anxiety may led to moderate or severe pain

First Stage (Active Phase)

3 - 10 cms dilatation

Moderate uterine pain. May progress to severe pain.

Second Stage:

a) Early

b) Late.

Severe uterine pain.:

Moderate perineal pain.

Severe Perineal pain.

Third Stage:

Delivery of the placenta.

Minimal uterine pain

Fourth stage:

Littleor no pain.

Stage of Labour	Degree of discomfort
First stage (Latent Phase) (Cervix < 3cms dilated)	Usually mild pain; Fear and anxiety may led to moderate or severe pain
First Stage (Active Phase) 3 - 10 cms dilatation	Moderate uterine pain. May progress to severe pain.
Second Stage: a) Early b) Late.	Severe uterine pain.: Moderate perineal pain. Severe Perineal pain.
Third Stage: Delivery of the placenta.	Minimal uterine pain
Fourth stage:	Littleor no pain.