Subjective - Obstetrics Flashcards
1
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amniorrhea
A
discharge of amniotic fluid
2
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amniorrhexis
A
rupture of the amniotic sac
3
Q
Braxton Hicks contraction
A
sporadic contractions of the uterine muscles of women not in labor, also known as false labor
4
Q
contraction
A
shortening or tightening of a muscle, during labor, the uterine muscles contract