signs of labour

Question 1

signs of labour
(contractions)

Answer 1

regular contractions that increase in strength, length and frequency.

4 contractions n 10 minutes lasting 30-60 seconds

Question 2

signs of labour (cervix)

Answer 2

effacement (thinning) and dilation

Question 3

signs of labour (amniotic fluid)

Answer 3

leakage and spontoons rupture of the membranes.

Question 4

will there be things visible as part of signs of labour?

Answer 4

may be presenting parts starting to descend.

Question 5

what constitutes a diagnosis of true labour in paramedic world?

Answer 5

any one rupture of membranes, loss of mucus plug, or bloody show with regular painful contractions.