L4: Labor (Diagnosis) Flashcards
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Diagnosis of Labor
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- Prodormal Stage (Preparatory Stage)
- 1st Stage
- 2nd Stage
2
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Diagnosis of Labor
- Prodormal Stage (Preparatory Stage)
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- Lightening
- Pelvic Pressure Symptoms
- Vaginal Discharge
- False Labor Pains
- Shelving
- Ripening of Cervix
3
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Diagnosis of Labor in Prodormal Stage
- lightening
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- Relief of upper abdominal pressure symptoms due to descent of presenting part into pelvis.
4
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Diagnosis of Labor in Prodormal Stage
- Pelvic Pressure Symptoms
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- Frequency of micturition & difficulty in walking due to engagement of presenting part.
5
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Diagnosis of Labor in Prodormal Stage
- Vaginal Discharge
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Due to pelvic congestion.
6
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Diagnosis of Labor in Prodormal Stage
- False Labor Pains
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7
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Diagnosis of Labor in Prodormal Stage
- Shelving
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Fundus of uterus descends slightly & falls forwards aiming to bring axis of fetus è axis of pelvic inlet to help engagement.
8
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Diagnosis of Labor in Prodormal Stage
- Ripening of Cervix
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9
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Def of Ripening of Cervix
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Softening of cervix that allows pliability & dilatation.
10
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Mechanism of Ripening of Cervix
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11
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Factors Causing Ripening of Cervix
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12
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Diagnosis of Labor
- 1st Stage (Onset of Labor)
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- True Labor Pains
- Passage of Show
- Cervical Effacement & Dilatation
- Formation of Bag of Forewater
13
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Diagnosis of Labor in 1st Stage
- True Labor Pains
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14
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Diagnosis of Labor in 1st Stage
- Passage of Show
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15
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Diagnosis of Labor in 1st Stage
- Cervical Effacement & Dilatation
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