Pregnancy Terms - Definitions Flashcards
1
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Show
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The mucous plug of the cervix coming out
2
Q
Effacement
A
Shortening and thickening of the cervix
3
Q
Engagement
A
1/5 or 2/5 being palpable per abdomen
4
Q
Station
A
the position in relation to the ischial spines
5
Q
Lie
A
Either longitudinal, oblique or transverse
6
Q
Presentation
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It can be cephalic (normal), vertex, breech
7
Q
Attitude
A
position of the head
8
Q
When is Term?
A
37-42 weeks of gestation. This is the time since the LMP so developmental may be after
Premature is 36 weeks but this counts as four weels premature as 40 is the target
9
Q
What is the normal position of the fetal head?
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D.O.A
