Labour Flashcards
What are the 4 phases of labour?
Latent phase
Active phase
Transition
Pushing
Which phases occur in the first stage of labour?
Latent phase
Active phase
Transition
Which phase overlaps between the second and third stages of labour?
Pushing
What dilation is the cervix during the latent phase?
0-3cm
What dilation is the cervix during active phase?
3-7cm
What dilation is the cervix during transition?
7-10cm
What dilation (cm) is fully dilated?
10cm
What is the term to describe when the fetus finds the best way to fit inside the pelvis?
Best fit
What two things can make the mechanism of labour problematic?
The curve of the birth canal due to walking upright
A large fetal head due to brain development
What are 5 features of a gynaecoid pelvis?
Inlet is transversely oval Pelvic cavity is roomy and shallow Sacrum is broad and curved Sub pubic angle is 90 degrees Ischial spines are blunt
What are 5 diameters of the pelvic brim?
Transverse Left oblique Right oblique Anterior Posterior
What is the pelvic brim?
The edge of the pelvic inlet
What is the curve of the sacrum in the pelvis referred to as when describing the mechanism of labour?
The curve of carus
What area of the skull is located: At the back of the head? At the front of the head? Between the two? Transversely across the skull?
Posterior fontanel
Anterior fontanel
Sagittal suture
Biparietal
What is the general diameter of the biparietal?
9.5cm
In order, what are the 6 steps in the mechanism of labour?
Engagement Decent and flexion Internal rotation Extension External rotation Lateral flexion