The Five P's of Labor

Question 1

Power: Uterine Contractions1) Evaluate (4)2) 3 ways to stimulate contractions

Answer 1

1) Frequency, Duration, Cervical dilation and Effacement2) Walking, change positions, medications

Question 2

Passage:(4) Types of pelvic shapesWhich shape is the best for vaginal delivery

Answer 2

1) GynecoidAndroid- Resembles male pelvisAnthropid:Platypelloid

Question 3

Passenger1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks

Answer 3

Fetus1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks

Question 4

Position (Maternal)1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks

Answer 4

1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks

Question 5

Psychematernal psychological status

Answer 5

-Maternal psychological status-Support: Partner, Doula

Question 6

The 5 P’s of Labor

Answer 6

PowerPassengerPassagePositionPsyche