In paogram, first time of the initial markings are made in:

Paograph In paogram, first time of the initial markings are marked on the ale line. The subsequent plotting is done from this point. Till the graph stays on the left if the ale line, the progress can be considered satisfactory. If the graph moves towards the right of the ale line, caution is required and when the graph crosses to the right of action line, it warrants intervention. NOTE: There are new recommendations regarding the dilatation at which sta of active labour should be plotted on the paograph, which is now said to be 6 cm. However due to lack of consensus, it is still in consideration and till any confirmed guideline on this is available to us we shall go by the old norm of 4 cm. till