Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
When does pregnancy occur?
A
40 wks- day of last menstrual cycle
38 wks- from ovulation/conception
2
Q
What is softening of cervix?
What causes it?
A
Breakdown collagen
Relaxin, oest, prog
3
Q
What is partuition?
A
Birth process
4
Q
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5
Q
What causes labour?
A
Oxytocin
Positive feedback from pressure on cervix- increase release- increase contractions- cervix dilates