Assessing progress of Labour Flashcards
1
Q
When should we perform vaginal examinatons?
A
4 hourly, at the woman’s request, or if we have any concerns on progress
2
Q
Mexican cold legs is an alternative form of assessing progress, if the woman’s feet and ankles are cold, how many cm dilated does this indicate?
A
3cm
3
Q
What does this statement describe; kite shaped bulge which appears at the lower lumbar spine.
A
Rhombus of Michaelis
4
Q
What does the purple line indicate?
A
correlation between intrapelvic pressure, as the head decends
5
Q
When is the transition phase?
A
between first and second stage of labour
6
Q
What behaviours may a woman display during the transition phase?
A
irrational, agressive, vocal and fearful
