Labour Flashcards
1
Q
define term delivery
A
delivery at 37-41 weeks
2
Q
define pre-term delivery
A
32-37 weeks
3
Q
define very pre-term delivery
A
28-32 weeks
4
Q
what changes does the cervix go through during delivery
A
effacement/ripening
dilation
5
Q
what is the first stage of labour
A
from onset of regular contractions until full dilation of cervix
6
Q
what is the second stage of labour
A
from full cervical dilation to delivery of the baby
7
Q
what is the third stage of labour
A
delivery of the placenta and membranes
8
Q
what are the mechanisms present to help prevent haemorrhage during placental delivery
A
increased maternal coagulability
increased circulating blood volume
involution (contracting down of uterine muscle fibres to close vessels)
