Stages of labor — Flashcards

Thinning of the cervix during labor is called _____

If the fetal HR cannot be confirmed using external methods, use _____ to determine HR

The cervix changes from rigid to loose by breaking _____ and infusing water which is stimulated by fetal head engagement and the production of _____

_____ describes the passage of a small amount of blood or blood-tinged mucus through the vagina near the end of pregnancy

What is the likely diagnosis in a pregnant woman at 35 weeks gestation that experiences irregular, mildly painful uterine contractions (~3-5 per hour) with a closed cervix on pelvic examination? _____

On average, how long does the latent phase of labor last for nulliparous? _____ Multiparous? _____

PainFUL contraction and cervix DILATION → _____ PainLESS contraction and NO cervical DILATION → _____

Hint: Braxton-Hicks/Labor

Multiparous patients should experience faster first and second stages of labor compared to nulliparous patients _____

Hint: T/F

Luteal phase (ovulation to menstruation) = _____

Hint: length

The first stage of labor is from onset of labor until cervix is completely _____