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