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3 functions divisions of labor

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  • Preparatory
  • Dilatational
  • Pelvic
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Preparatory phase

  • Period covered
  • Cervical dilatation
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  • Period covered
    • Latent phase and acceleration phase (of cervical dilation)
  • Cervical dilatation
    • Little change in cervical dilatation but marked change in cervical CT component
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Dilatational phase

  • Period covered
  • Cervical dilatation
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  • Period covered
    • Phase of maximum slope
  • Cervical dilatation
    • Occurs most commonly after 6 cm
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