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Stages of Labor — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

4 stages; full dilation = 10 cm

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Stages of Labor on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Stage 1 ends at 10 cm full dilation; transition (8 to 10 cm) is the shortest, most intense phase with strong urge to push.

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