Maternal 2nd yr midterms 01 Flashcards
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3rd stage of labor
Begins with the birth of the baby/fetus ends with the separation or birth of the placenta. (placenta is expelled)
1st stage of labor
Begins with the uterine contraction ends with the dilatation (opening) of the cervix.
4th stage of labor
Begins with expulsion of placenta to 1-2 hours after birth.
2nd stage of labor
Begins with the dilatation of the cervix ends with the birth of the baby/ fetus.
3 Lochial discharges
- lochia rubra
- lochia serosa
- lochia alba
Colors of the 3 lochial discharges
rubra - red
serosa - brown
alba - white
low long does lochial discharges last?
rubra - 1-3 days
serosa - 4-7 days
alba - 8-14days up to weeks to 2
months
4P’s of labor
power
passageway
passenger
psyche
definition of POWER
Strength of the uterine contraction.
definition of PASSAGEWAY
Shape of the uterus including the cervix and soft tissues.
definition of PASSENGER
Size, position and attitude of the fetus.
definition of PSYCHE
Emotional status of the mother during labor
5 signs of TRUE LABOR
- with show (vaginal blood)
- increase duration, frequency and intensity
- continue no matter what the women’s level of activity
- pain felt first in the lower back and going to abdomen in a wave
- achieve cervical dilatation.
5 signs of FALSE LABOR
- Without show
- do not increase duration, frequency and intensity
- do not achieve cervical dilatation
- begin and remain irregular
- often disappear with ambulation and sleep.
5 signs of PLACENTAL SEPARATION
- lengthening of the umbilical cord
- sudden gush of vaginal blood
- appearance of the placenta and the vaginal opening
- firm contraction of the uterus
- change in the shape of the uterus
