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Second stage of labour<br />

<strong>The</strong> second stage of labour is the stage where the cervix is fully dilated and the woman is<br />

pushing. It ends when the baby is out. <strong>The</strong> duration of the second stage can be just a few<br />

minutes or up to several hours. It is longer in the primiparous female and also will generally<br />

be longer if epidural analgesia is being used.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Epidural analgesia, Parturient<br />

Index<br />

Find Term<br />

Chapter 5 - Obstetrical <strong>Anesthesia</strong>

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