L4: Labor (Introduction)

Question 1

Def of Labor

Answer 1

• Series of regular, coordinated uterine contractions that result in progressive cervical effacement & dilatation allowing for fetal descent & expulsion

Question 2

Def of Normal Labor

Answer 2

• Spontaneous expulsion of single, living, full term fetus, presented by vertex, through natural birth canal, ein reasonable time (3-24 hours), eout assistance ( except episiotomy or oxytocin drip) & eout complications to mother or fetus.

Question 3

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

Answer 3

Question 4

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• Oxytocin Theory

Answer 4

Question 4

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• Estrogen-Oxytocin Theory

Answer 4

Question 5

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• Fetal Cortisol Therapy

Answer 5

Question 6

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• PGs

Answer 6

Question 7

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• Progesterone Withdrawal Theory

Answer 7

Question 8

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• Uterine Distention Theory

Answer 8

Question 9

Causes (Theories) of Onset of Labor

• Role of Gap Junction

Answer 9

Question 10

Stages of Labor

Answer 10

Question 11

Forces of Labor

Answer 11