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Pain pathways in labour first stage |
Cervical dilatation, lower uterine segment dilatation and uterine contractions. A delta and C fibers -> SNS nerves -> sympathetic chain (T10 L1 dermatomes) Cervical pain from PSNS pelvic splanchnic nerves (s2-3) |
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Labor pain second stage |
Pain localised to perineum Somatic pain from perineal stretching and tearing A delta fibers mostly -> pudendal nerve -> s2-4 nerve roots |
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Labour pain third stage |
Same as second stage but less intense |
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Other pain pathways in Labour |
Ilioinguinal, genitofemoral, perforating branch of posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh |
