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

1. (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;
2. (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;
3. (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
4. (d) “Third stage of labor” means the period of labor from the birth of the baby until the delivery of the placenta.

Source. #7931, eff 8-6-03, EXPIRED: 8-6-11 New. #11095, INTERIM, eff 5-12-16, EXPIRED: 11-8-16 New. #12040, eff 11-10-16