In which stage of labour lower uterine segment will form? mcq given below:
Q. In which stage of labour lower uterine segment will form?(a) 1st stage of labour / |
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🌸 Formation of the Lower Uterine Segment during Childbirth 🌸
During pregnancy and childbirth, the uterus is divided into two parts — the upper uterine segment and the lower uterine segment.
The lower uterine segment is not pre-formed during pregnancy; instead, it develops gradually during the process of labor.
The formation of the lower uterine segment occurs during the first stage of labour.
During the first stage of labour:
- The cervix begins to efface and dilate
- The upper uterine segment contracts and retracts
- The lower uterine segment becomes thin and stretched
This process helps the descent of the baby and facilitates normal vaginal delivery.
Why are the other options incorrect?
Second stage of labour → The baby is delivered in this stage; the lower uterine segment has already been formed.
Third stage of labour → This stage involves the delivery of the placenta.
Fourth stage of labour → This is the postpartum observation and recovery period.
✅ Exam Point:
The lower uterine segment is formed in:
➤ First stage of labour
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