signs of labour Flashcards

1
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signs of labour
(contractions)

A

regular contractions that increase in strength, length and frequency.

4 contractions n 10 minutes lasting 30-60 seconds

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signs of labour (cervix)

A

effacement (thinning) and dilation

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signs of labour (amniotic fluid)

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leakage and spontoons rupture of the membranes.

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will there be things visible as part of signs of labour?

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may be presenting parts starting to descend.

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what constitutes a diagnosis of true labour in paramedic world?

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any one rupture of membranes, loss of mucus plug, or bloody show with regular painful contractions.

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