THE PERSON Flashcards
FACTORS affecting labor
Perception & meaning of childbirth
Readiness & preparation for childbirth
Coping skills
Past experiences
Cultural & social background
Presence of significant others and support system
SIGNS OF LABOR
(WRISLIR)
* Weight Loss
* Ripening of the Cervix
* Increased Braxton Hicks
* Show –
* Lightening
* Increased Level of Activity
* Rupture of Membranes
Contraction disappears with ambulation
FALSE LABOR
Absence of cervical dilation
FALSE LABOR
No ↑ DIF (duration, intensity, frequency)
FALSE LABOR
Discomfort @ abdomen
FALSE LABOR
Absence of show
FALSE LABOR
Contraction stops when sedated
FALSE LABOR
Contraction persists when sedated
TRUE LABOR
Uterine contraction ↑ DIF (duration, intensity, frequency)
TRUE LABOR
Progressive cervical dilation
TRUE LABOR
Presence of show
TRUE LABOR
Ambulation increases contractions
TRUE LABOR
Discomfort radiates to lumbosacral area
TRUE LABOR
Length of Labor 1st stage:
PRIMI MULTI
10 – 12 HOURS 6 – 8 HOURS
Length of Labor 2nd stage:
Primi: 30 MINS – 2 HOURS
Ave: 50 mins
Multi: 20 – 90 MINS
Ave: 20 mins
Length of labor 3rd stage:
Primi: 5 – 20 MINS
Multi: 5 – 20 MINS
Length of labor 4th stage:
PRIMI: 2 – 4 HOURS
MULTI: 2 – 4 HOURS
STAGE 1 or the
DILATATION STAGE
Starts from first true uterine contraction until the cervix is completely effaced and dilated.
STAGE 1 – DILATATION STAGE