Prodromal Labor irregular contractions and no cervical change Labor regular uterine contractions with cervical change 12-18 hours length of labor for primipara 8-10 hours length of labor for multipara Labor Phase 0 prelude to parturition Labor Phase 1 preparation for labor Labor Phase 2 process of labor -stages 1-3 Labor Phase 3 parturient recovery Parturition childbirth Stage 1 early labor Stage 2 delivery of baby Stage 3 delivery of placenta Labor Phase 0 -uterine qui...

Chapter 13: Labor and Birth Processes – Questions and Answers. A new mother asks the nurse when the “soft spot” on her son’s head will go away. The nurse’s answer is based on the knowledge that the anterior fontanel closes after birth by _____ months. a. 2 c. 12 b. 8 d. 18 ANS: D The larger of the two fontanels, the anterior fontanel, closes by 18 months after birth. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 342 OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promoti...