Normal Labour Flashcards
1
Q
Define True Labour
A
- onset of regular, painful contractions that increases in frequency & intensity
- associated with progressive effacement & dilatation of the cervix
- leading to descent & expulsion of the fetus.
2
Q
Define False Labour
A
- aka Braxton-Hicks contractions = irregular contractions but NOT associated with dilatation/effacement of the cervix or the descent/expulsion of the fetus
3
Q
False labor is also known as?
A
Braxton-Hicks contractions
4
Q
The bony pelvis is made up of 4 bones:
A
- sacrum
- coccyx
- 2 hip bones that comprises the ilium, ischium & pubis.
5
Q
Functions of the bony pelvis
A
- passage for childbirth
- supports the weight of the upper body when sitting.
- transmits weight to lower extremities when standing.
- provides attachment for muscles of abdomen, pelvis, lower extremities.
- protects pelvic organs
6
Q
True (lesser) Pelvis consists of:
A
- pelvic inlet
- midpelvis
- pelvic outlet
7
Q
True (lesser) pelvis is ______ the pelvic brim.
A
below
8
Q
False (greater) pelvis is _________ the pelvic brim.
A
above
9
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Diameters of the Pelvic inlet
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- Anteroposterior diameter
- shortest distance btwn the promontory & symphysis pubis.
= 10 - 10.5 cm - Transverse diameter
- greatest distance btwn linea terminalis on either side
= 13.5 cm - Rt & Lt oblique diameter
- extends from one of the sacroiliac synchondroses to the iliopectineal eminence on the other side.