OBSbasic
Match each stage of labour with its corresponding clinical endpoint: Stages of Labour: 1. First stage 2. Second stage 3. Third stage Endpoints: A. Full cervical dilatation (10 cm) B. Complete delivery of the fetus C. Expulsion of the placenta and membranes
Answer
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C
Explanation
The stages are defined by sequential endpoints: the first ends at full dilatation, the second at birth of the fetus, and the third at delivery of the placenta. Identifying the endpoint clarifies which stage-specific care and monitoring are appropriate. **Key takeaway:** Cervical dilatation, fetal birth, and placental delivery mark stages one, two, and three.\n\n**Glossary:** **Placenta**: the organ delivered after the fetus in the third stage.
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