N.H. Admin. Code § Mid 503.01

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Mid 503.01 - Definitions

In this part the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) "Active labor" means the period of labor beginning when the cervix is at least 4 cm dilated and the client is experiencing regular uterine contractions until the cervix is fully dilated;

(b) "Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network (NNEPQIN)" means a consortium of medical and administrative representatives from hospitals across New Hampshire and Vermont having the goal of improving perinatal health throughout Northern New England;

(c) "Second stage of labor" means the period of labor from the time the cervix is fully dilated and the client begins expulsive efforts until the birth of the baby; and

(d) "Third stage of labor" means the period of labor from the birth of the baby until the delivery of the placenta.

N.H. Admin. Code § Mid 503.01

#7931, eff 8-6-03

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 49, Filed December 8, 2016, Proposed by #12040, Effective 11/10/2016, Expires 11/10/2026.