Chapter 7 Flashcards
When does onset of labor begin
38-42 weeks
What factors initiate labor
maternal and fetal factors
what have to happen to the moms body for labor
cervical softening, uterine excitability (contractions), and cervical dilation
what are some maternal factors that initiate labor
: Uterine muscle stretching (causes release of prostaglandins), pressure on the cervix (stimulates release of oxytocin which gradually increases during labor), rising estrogen levels the uterus becomes more excitable and contractions begin
what fetal factors happen to initiate labor
placental aging/deterioration trigger the initiation of contractions, fetal cortisol increases which increases the release of prostaglandins, fetal membranes also release prostaglandins which aide in stimulation of uterine contraction
what are the 4 Ps of labor
Powers, passegeway, passenger, and psychosocial influences
what are the 2 components of power
primary force of labor (uterine contractions), and secondary force of labor (maternal pushing)
what are the 3 phases of uterine contraction
increment, acme, and decrement
what is the increment phase of uterine contraction
the building up of the contraction, the longest phase where contractions build strength
what is the acme phase of uterine contraction
where contractions peak to the strongest points
what is the decrement phase of uterine contraction
the relaxation of the contractions when the uterus contractions go back to the resting baseline
what happens to the fundus when contractions start
Fundus then spread throughout the uterus pushing fetus downward which in turn puts pressure on the cervix to thin and open
why do we need rest periods during contractions
need it because mom needs it and very vital to fetal oxygenation (oxygen is cut off during contractions)
what happens to the uterus during contractions
) With each contraction the uterus longates
what are the 3 descriptions used for uterine contractions
beginning of one contraction to the next), Duration (beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction), and Intensity (mild/moderate/severe for eternal or by mmof mecury for internal
why does the cervix have to be 10cm dilated before pushinf
because were worried about cervical damage, edema (they wont be able to push through that and if they can the rip can cause a hemmorrhage
when do women normally feel the urge to push
women are usually fully dialated when they feel the urge to push
for the 4 Ps of labor what is included in the passage way
maternal pelvis and soft tissue (the cervix and vaginal cannal are also part of passageway made up of soft tissue)
what are the 3 segments of the pelvis
Inlet, Midpelvis, and outlet
what determines if a mom can have a vaginal birth
The shape and dimension of moms pelvis
in order for the birth to occur what movements must occur
cardinal movements
what is engagement and descent for cardinal movements
: initial movement of the babies head into uterine inlet
what are the 4 forces that facilitate decent
pressure of amniotic fluid. Direct pressure of uterine fundus/contraction of maternal abdominal muscles/ extension and straigtening of fetal body
what is flexion of cardinal movements
resistant that’s encountered from the fetal head, meaning the cervix and the pelvic floor- allows the smallest part of the fetal head to pass through the pelvis first
what is internal rotation and how does it happen
fetal head rotates from tansverse position to anterioir position
Early in labor the transverse position because the pelvis is widest from side to side, During active labor it rotates to anterior position
what is the most favorable position for labor
anterior
if there is no rotation during internal rotation of cardinal movments what does that do
labor is prolonged, because the widest part of the head is presenting
if posterior position instead of anterior position happens during internal rotation of cardinal movements what does that do
labor is prolonged because the infant has to rotate to get into the anterior prior to birth which is more painful
what is extension of cardinal movements
when fetus reaches the pubis arch, it must extend the head to pass under the pubic arch and symphysis pubis – the face is facing down towards the rectum
what is external rotation of cardinal movements
birth of head, shoulders must line up with head, anterior shoulder delivers first
what is explosion of cardinal movements
- lateral flexion of shoulder and head occurs and posterior shoulder delivered – rest of body quickly follows
what does passenger include in the 4Ps of labor
Refers to fetus: skull, attitude, presentation, position, and station (all affects labor process)
what occurs for fetal skull that help labor
cartilage between bones of fetal skull allow for overlapping during labor, molding (the actual over lapping of the cranial bones) or elongating of fetal head also allows for accommodation through the birth canal
what is the anterior fontanelles - soft spots and when does it close
diamond shape top of the head, position where sagittal, frontal, coronal sutures – closes around 18 months
what is the posterior fontanelles - soft spots and when does it close
triangular shape in the back of the head, positioned where lambdoidal and sagittal sutures meet – closes around 6-8 weeks of age
what is fetal attitude
: the relationship of fetus body parts to one another
what is the most common and favorable for vaginal birth position
flexion - presents the smallest diameter of fetal skull to the bony pelvis (approx. 9.5cm which is why 10cm for dilation is needed)
what is fetal presentation
the fetal part that enters the pelvic inlet first