Stages of labour - second stage

Question 1

what is the second stage ?

Answer 1

when the baby is pushed out of the birth canal.

Question 2

signs and symptoms in the second stage

Answer 2

strong more frequent contractions

urge to push

baby head descending into the birth canal

Question 3

what is the passive second stage of labour ?

Answer 3

finding of full dilation of the cervix before the absence of involuntary expulsion contractions

Question 4

Active second stage of labour

Answer 4

expulsive contractions with a finding of full dilation of the cervix and other signs of full dilation of the cervix

Question 5

how long does the second stage last?

Answer 5

all births are unique

first time - 1 to 3 hours

can be shorter in subsequent pregnancies