A woman's birthing plan includes completing the latent phase of the first stage of labor at home. When should the nurse teach the woman to come in to the birthing unit?
A.
After 10 hours of mild contractions
B.
When contractions are 3 to 5 minutes apart
C.
When contractions are experienced in the back
D.
When strong contractions occur 2 to 3 minutes apart
ANS: B
The latent phase of labor is often completed at home and includes contractions that feel like menstrual cramping accompanied by low back pain. During this phase, contractions are typically 5 minutes apart, last 30 to 45 seconds, and are considered mild. This phase of labor can last up to 14 hours. However, it is not the length of time in the phase but rather the characteristics of the contractions that would signal to the woman that she is entering the active phase of labor. Strong contractions that occur 2 to 3 minutes apart indicate the transition phase of labor.
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