Final Flashcards
When the fetus drops in preparation for labor it’s called?
Lightening
The Leopold Maneuver is used to determine 3 things for delivery, what are they?
1st Maneuver - Lie
2nd Maneuver - Presentation (cephalic or breech)
3rd Maneuver - Position (occiput in relation to maternal pelvis, fetal head up against sym pubis)
What occurs during the 1st stage of labor?
Oxytocin & prostaglandin are released
Increase in uterine contractions
What are the 2 phases of the 1st stage of labor?
Latent phase - cervical effacement & early dilation
Active phase - rapid cervical dilation & full effacement, if membranes haven’t ruptured they will during this phase
From time of complete dilation to delivery of baby is what stage of labor?
2nd
What are the steps of the 2nd stage of labor?
Descent/Engagement Flexion (of baby's head) Internal rotation Extension External Rotation/Restitution Expulsion
What occurs during the internal rotation step of the 2nd stage of labor?
Brings occiput directly in front of pubis
What occurs during the extension step of the 2nd stage of labor?
At vaginal outlet to allow the head to pass thru, once head is through, they suction the baby’s lungs
What occurs during the external rotation/restitution step of the 2nd stage of labor?
Get head back to normal
What occurs during the expulsion step of the 2nd stage of labor?
Rest of body comes out
What stage of labor is from delivery of baby through the delivery of the placenta?
3rd stage of labor
How long does the 3rd stage of labor last (max)?
45 mins
When the fetal surface (smooth, shiny looking) of the placenta delivers first it’s known as what?
Schultz Delivery
When the maternal surface (lumpy,red, & meaty looking) of the placenta delivers first it’s known as what?
Duncan Delivery
The hour immediately following delivery of baby & placenta is what stage of labor?
4th stage of labor
Postpartum hemorrhage commonly occurs during which stage of labor?
4th stage
When the uterus begins to shrink as soon as the placenta is expulsed is called what?
Uterus Involution
Red uterine discharge in the first few days after delivery is called what?
Lochia Rubra
Pink uterine discharge around day 3-5 post delivery is called what?
Lochia Serosa
Yellow or white uterine discharge by day 10 post delivery is called what?
Lochia Alba
This is defined as slow or difficult labor, delivery, dysfunctional labor
Dystocia
When the uterus does not contract down as forcefully as need to expulse fetus it’s called what?
Ineffective uterine expulsive forces
Type of breech presentation where you see the baby’s butt, flexed thighs, & extended knees. Makes up 65% of breech presentations
Frank Breech
Type of breech presentation where the baby is sitting in a “squat” presentation. Both thighs & knees are flexed. Makes up 25% of breech presentations
Complete breech
Type of breech presentation where the baby has one or both thighs extended & one or both knees extended below the butt. Makes up 10% of breech presentations
Footling or Incomplete breech
In a twin pregnancy, when each fetus has its own umbilical cord & placenta it’s called what?
Diamniotic & dichorionic twins
Defined as the cessation of menses for a minimum of 6-12 consecutive months due to inadequate ovarian follicular development & waning of estrogen
Menopause
What is considered normal menopause?
Menopause occurs abruptly without any premenopausal change in menstrual bleeding (some experience this)
Menstrual periods that are lighter, shorter & less frequent (many experience this)
These occur during menopause due to unstable hypothalamic control of hormones due to estrogen withdrawl
Hot flashes
What are symptoms of menopause?
Hot flashes Fatigue Vaginal dryness Urinary incontinence Increased UTI Weight gain Insomnia Decreased libido Mood swings Night sweats
Herniation of the bladder into the anterior wall of the vagina beneath the floor of the bladder is called what?
Cystocele