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