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Naghizadeh S, Sehhati F, Gojazadeh M. Post Delivery Consequents in Women Admitted in Latent and Active Phase of Labor . J Res Dev Nurs Midw 2014; 11 (1) :108-117
URL: http://nmj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-551-en.html

Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 500 parturients, in Taleghani hospital of Tabriz, divided into two equal groups of latent phase (N = 250) and active phase (N=250). For data collection, we used a demographic Questionnaire, a Checklist for assessing the third and fourth labor stages and the results of mothers' physical examination (pre discharge and 10 days after delivery).

Results: In accordance with age, number of pregnancy, delivery , abortion, stillbirth and the number of natural pregnancy, the difference between two groups was not significant. But about the complications of 4th stage of labor, postpartum hemorrhage and pre- discharge Hb & Hct, the difference was significant. Apgar score in the first minute (p<0.03), Cord ABG (p<0.001) and the interventions conducted on infants such as resuscitation (p<0.001) were significantly different between two groups of latent and active phase. 

Conclusion: Admission in the latent phase is accompanied by increased complications and early medical interventions. Hence, admitting in latent phase is not recommended unless there are some specific medical indications.