Intrapartum Flashcards
When is intrapartum
During birth
When to call healthcare provider during intrapartum
-Rupture of Membranes
-Regular frequent uterine contractions
-vaginal bleeding
-decreased fetal movements
5 factors for process of labor
-birth passage
-fetus
-relationship between birth passage and fetus
-physiologic factors of labor
-psycologic considerations
When does the mother start to push
Zero station
What stage of labor and birth
- onset of true labor to complete dilation
first stage
What stage of labor and birth
-complete dilation to birth of newborn
second stage
What stage of labor and birth
-birth of newborn to placenta
third stage
What stage of labor and birth
-1-4 hrs after delivery
-uterus contracts to controlled bleeding at placental site
fourth stage
What is true labor
Progressive dilatation and effacement
regular contractions (increasing on frequency duration and intensity)
pain usually starts in the back and radiates to abdomen (not relieved by ambulation or resting )
What is false labor
lack of cervical effacment/dilation
irregular contractions ( does not increase in frequency duration and intensity)
Contractions occur in lower abdomen and groin