Parturition Flashcards
1
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labour
A
the physiological process by which fetus, placenta and membranes expelled through the birth canal after viability of the fetus (22 weeks gestation)
SPONTANEOUSOR INDUCED
2
Q
what is normal labour characterised by
A
regular and painful uterine contractions with cervical changes (effacement and dilatation) that conclude in progressive labour
3
Q
Preterm:
A
24-37 weeks gestation
4
Q
Term
A
37- 42 weeks
5
Q
Post term:
A
after 42 weeks
6
Q
LMP
A
(Last Menstrual Period) : first day of menstrual period
7
Q
EDD
A
(Estimated Date of Delivery) : dates or scan (LMP + 9 months + 7
days)
• 280 days (40 weeks)
8
Q
Cephalic presentation
A
Positions of the head in occiput presentation (the determining point is the occiput)
9
Q
3 Ps
A
- POWER
- PELVIS
- PASSENGER
10
Q
What aids uterine contractions
A
- Prostaglandins
- Oxytocin
- Relaxin
- Stretch response
11
Q
stages of labour
A
• 3 stages of labour • First stage. Regular uterine contractions to full cervical dilation; – Latent <4cm – Active 4-10cm • 2nd stage. Delivery of baby • 3rd stage. Delivery of placenta
