OB exam 2 - Intrapartum Flashcards
what determines the birth passage
-size & type of the maternal pelvis
-ability of the cervix to dilate and efface
-ability of canal & the external opening to distend
what pelvic shape is a CPD more likely to occur
android
what pelvic shape is more likely to have a baby inn a transverse lie
platypelloid
what pelvic shape is more likely for the baby to be in an occipital posterior position
anthropoid
effacement
the gradual thinning, shortening and drawing up of the cervix, measured in percentages from 0-100%
the shortening between the internal and external cervical os
dilation
the gradual opening of the cervix measured in centimeters from 0-10cm
when does the anterior fontanel close
18 wks after birth
when does the posterior fontanel close
6-8wks after birth
fetal attitude
refers to the relation of the fetal parts to one another
usually rounded back, chin is flex to the chests, thighs are flexed on the abdomen, legs are flexed at the knees & arms are crossed
what is BPP an important indicator of
fetal head size
fetal lie
the relationship between the fetal long axis vs the long axis of the mom
longitudinal lie (vertical)
-head down (cephalic)
-buttocks down (breech)
transverse lie (horizontal)
shoulder position
cephalic: suboccipitobregmatic
most desired head presentation because it makes the smallest head diameter & chin is flexed in
cephalic: occipitofrontal
“military presentation”
the chin is not flexed inwards
cephalic: occipitomental
“brow presentations”
eyebrows presenting first and are very hard to delivery vaginally
cephalic: submentobregmatic
“face presentation”
uncommon- fetus does not move down, usually occurs after multiple births, and baby’s face can be bruised and edemas
frank breech
hips are flexed, knees are extended, and bottom is first presenting part
complete breech
hips & knees are flexed, thighs on abdomen, butt + feet present first
footling breech
hips & legs are extended, and feet present first
what are the parts of position
station, engagement and fetal position
station
negative: above ischial spine
zero: at ischial spine
positive: below ischial spine
when does engagement occur
when presenting part researches zero station