Question
Gynaecology and Obstetrics Question on Physiology of normal pregnancy
A primigravida presents to the labor room at 40 weeks of gestation with lower abdominal pain. She has been in labor for 3 hours. Which of the following will determine if she is in active labor?
A
Fetal head 5/5 palpable on abdominal examination
B
Two contractions lasting for 10 seconds in 10 minutes
C
More than 5 cm cervical dilatation with complete effacement
D
Rupture of membranes
Answer
More than 5 cm cervical dilatation with complete effacement
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : More than 5 cm cervical dilatation with complete effacement