Consider this famous example of a metaphor from Shakespeareâs âAs You Like Itâ: All the worldâs a stage, And all the men and women merely players. In this example, the world is the primary subject, and it gains attributes from the stage (ie, from theater).
What is precipitate labour? Precipitate labour is the medical term for fast labour. Your labour will be described as precipitate if your baby is born within three hours of your contractions starting (NCCWCH 2008, Sheiner et al 2004). About two in 100 women whose labours have started naturally will have a fast, or precipitate, labour (NCCWCH 2008).
The first stage of labor begins with the onset of true labor or rhythmic, progressive contractions and ends when the cervix is completely dilated to 10 cm. It is the longest stage of labor and if focused on the dilation of the cervix. The first stage of labor can be described in three phases: Early or latent labor phase is a time of excitement as the reality of the âbig eventâ finally happens. The woman should relax and keep occupied while conserving energy. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and eat small snacks to keep up your energy level.