On admission, review antenatal record with complete history, general examination and systemic examination of mother.
- Obstetrics examination with CTG for 20 min.
- Vaginal examination with aseptic precaution
Labor is characterized by uterine contractions which push the fetus through the birth canal and results in delivery. Labor is divided into three stages.
- First stage of labor starts with the onset of contractions and finishes when the cervix is fully dilated at 10 cm.
- Second stage of labor starts when the cervix is dilated to 10 cm and finishes with the birth of the fetus.
- Third stage of labor starts after the birth of the fetus and is finished when the placenta is delivered.
Up-to 6 weeks it considered as a postpartum care. We have to examine frequently breast, episiotomy site and vaginal discharge.
