Progress of the labour is assessed with the help of March 2005, March 2013

Ans. B: Paogram The paogram is a series of chaed measurements which are used to assess the progress of labour. Paograms are designed to encourage a universal manner of dealing with labour and to give an early, easy way of recognising problems in labour. Information recorded includes: Maternal - BP (2 hourly), hea rate (half hourly), temperature (once unless abnormal), Contractions - length, frequency, strength Baby - hea rate (2 hourly) State of membranes and colour of liquor. Also - maternal state of mind, drugs administered etc.