Intrapartum Flashcards
what are the 7 cardinal movements
engagement descent flexion internal rotation extension external rotation expulsion
greatest diameter of fetal head passes through pelvic inlet
engagement
moment of fetus through birth canal in 1st and 2nd stages of labor
descent
when chin of fetus moves toward fetal chest
flexion
rotation of fetal head aligns the long axis of fetal head with long axis of maternal pelvis
internal rotation
presenting part pivots beneath pubic symphysis and head to be delivered
extension
sagittal suture moves to transverse diameter and should align in the anteroposterior diameter
external rotation
shoulders and remainder of body are delivered
expulsion
what is the stage that is 0 dilation to 10cm dilation
first stage
this stage begins when dilation is complete and ends with birth of baby
second stage
this stage begins immediately after delivery of fetus and ends with delivery of placenta
stage 3
this stage begins after the delivery of the placenta and ends within 4 hours or with the stabilization of the mother
fourth stage
*begins postpartum period