Precipitous Labor

In this lesson, we will start with the definition of Precipitous Labor and how it affects mother and fetus. Then we will explore risks, signs of Precipitous Labor and we will discuss assessments and the priority nursing interventions

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe Precipitous Labor as compared to typical labor
2. Describe 2-3 risk factors for  Precipitous Labor and 2 signs it’s in progress
3. Describe 2-3 priority nursing interventions