Relacionar Columnas ReproductionVersión en línea Intrapartum terms por Morgan K 1 Nesting 2 FALSE labor: Contraction strength 3 TRUE labor: Contractions 4 Braxton-Hicks 5 TRUE labor: Contraction strength 6 Lightening 7 Bloody Show 8 Cervical Changes 9 FALSE labor: Contraction discomfort 10 FALSE labor: Contractions 11 Spontaneous rupture of the mebranes 12 TRUE labor: Contraction discomfort Contraction strength = stronger with time; vaginal pressure present Contraction discomfort = starts in the back and radiates to abdomen Contraction strength = usually weak; not getting stronger with time Sudden gush or steady leakage of fluids Increased energy level reported by some women Contractions irregular; not occurring closely together Tightening or pulling sensation at the top of the uterus Contractions 4-6 mins apart; lasting 30-60 seconds Mucous plug is expelled; cervical capillaries release some blood Cervix changes to a shortened, thinned segment Contraction discomfort = usually felt in the front of abdomen only Uterus lowers & moves into an anterior position