Preminitory SIGNS Of LABOR

Question 1

Descent of the fetal presenting part into the PELVIS . uterus becomes LOWER AND MORE ANTERIOR. May experience shooting LEG PAINS and Increased venous statis and INCREASED VAGINAL SECRETIONS , URINARY FREQUENCY AND PELVIC PRESSURE

Answer 1

Lightening

Question 2

IRREGULAR, INTERMITTENT CONTRACTIONS.
FELT IN THE” ABDOMEN” or INGUINAL REGION and patient may MISTAKE THEM FROM “TRUE LABOR”

Answer 2

Braxton Hicks contration

Question 3

“INTERNAL SIGN” which can be determined ONLY ON PELVIC EXAMINATION

Answer 3

CERVICAL RIPENING

Question 4

Throughtoyt the pregnancy, the cervux feels softer than norma ( GOODELL’S SIGN) , at term, the cervux becomes still softer ( describe as butter soft ) and it tips forward

Answer 4

CERVICAL RIPENING

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE
Contractions: Regular , Contractions DO NOT DECREASE with rest or warm tub bath.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE
INTERVALS : SHORTENED

Answer 6

True Labor

Question 7

True or False

Intervals: Long

Answer 7

False Labor

Question 8

True or False

Intensity: Increase with change in activity

Answer 8

TRUE LABOR

Question 9

True or False

DILATION/EFFACEMENT : PROGRESSIVE

Answer 9

True labor

Question 10

True of False

Discomfort: lower Abdomen

Answer 10

False Labor ( Lower Back radiating to the abdomen )

Question 11

Causes of Labor Onset (start of Labor)

Answer 11

1. Decreased placental function due to aging placenta.
2. Increased Prostaglandins
3. Decreased Progesterone
4. Increased Oxytoxin
5. Increased Uterine stretch