L&D/Fourth Stage of Labor

Question 1

Fourth stage of labor: 1) Duration ? 2) Begins with ?3) Ends with ? 4) Maternal characteristics (2)

Answer 1

Fourth stage of labor:1) Duration: Primigravida & Multigravida 1-4 hrs2) Begins with delivery of placenta3) Ends with maternal stabilization of VS4) Maternal characteristics-Achievement of VS homeostasis-Lochia scant to moderate rubra