Stages of Labor Nursing | Maternity 4 Stages and their Phases Memory Tricks

Ready to master the 4 stages of labor and their phases—for the NCLEX and real-life nursing care? 👶 This maternity nursing video walks you through each stage from early labor to postpartum, packed with memory tricks, nursing interventions, and tips to help you ace maternity questions with confidence.

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What You’ll Learn:
How to identify true vs. false labor (and avoid NCLEX traps!)
The 3 phases of Stage 1 labor: latent, active, and transition
What happens during Stages 2, 3, and 4 including risks and interventions
Postpartum red flags like hemorrhage and abnormal fundal height
How to manage back labor, pain relief, and more using clinical judgment

Why This Matters:
Labor is not just about birth—each stage brings its own signs, symptoms, and nursing responsibilities. This video helps you memorize the process, understand what’s happening in the body, and deliver safer, more informed care (and test answers).

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to stages of labor
00:24 Definition of labor and key terms
00:46 Overview of the 4 stages of labor
01:40 True labor vs false labor (Key signs)
03:01 Cervical dilation and effacement explained
06:00 True labor characteristics and diagnostic tips
07:15 Back labor causes and interventions
10:10 Stage 1 of labor explained (Phases 1–3)
14:55 Pain management during active labor
17:00 Stage 2 of labor and delivery process
23:06 Stage 3 placenta delivery and risks
24:40 Recovery in Stage 4 (postpartum care)
29:03 Postpartum hemorrhage interventions

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