Mechanism of BIrth

Question 1

what are the seven main movements of the fetus and in what order?

Answer 1

descent
flexion
internal rotation of the head
extension of the head
restitution
internal rotation of the shoulders
lateral flexion

Question 2

descent of the fetal head into the pelvis often begins…

Answer 2

before the onset of labour, most likely during the latter weeks of pregnancy
(for primigravida women)

Question 3

during the first stage of labour, what is causing the descent of the fetal head?

Answer 3

contraction and retraction of uterine muscles reduces capacity in uterus, exerting pressure on fetus