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Understanding Labor Powers and Phases by Elinor Faith V. Retita-Coronado is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the key aspects of labor including: 1) The powers of labor come from uterine contractions powered by the fundus of the uterus which causes cervical dilation and fetal expulsion. Abdominal muscles should not be used until full dilation to avoid damage. 2) Uterine contractions originate from a pacemaker point and sweep down in waves, increasing in intensity through phases. As labor progresses, the uterus differentiates into contracting upper and passive lower segments to ease birth.
- Author
- Elinor Faith V. Retita-Coronado
- Language
- EN