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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General 00b083b3

Which of the following is not true about latent phase of labour?

A
According to ACOG it stas after 3-4 cm cervical dilatation but they are planning to increase it to 5 cm
B
Begins at the end of active phase and is a pa of 1st stage of labour
C
Patient may present with false labour due to mild cramps
D
Stas with contractions of the uterus
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- C. Patient may present with false labour due to mild crampsIt stas at the point at which mother perceives true labour pains and ends when cervix is 3cm dilated and 1.5 cm/hour for parous cervix.Duration in nulliparous is 6-8 hours and 5.3 hours in multiparous (average 4-6 hours).Mainly concerned with cervical effacement

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