The 5 P's of Labor Flashcards
Power: Uterine Contractions
1) Evaluate (4)
2) 3 ways to stimulate contractions
1) Frequency, Duration, Cervical dilation and Effacement
2) Walking, change positions, medications
Passage:
(4) Types of pelvic shapes
Which shape is the best for vaginal delivery
1) Gynecoid Android- Resembles male pelvis Anthropid: Platypelloid
Passenger
1) Positions
2) Presentations
3) Fetal Attitude
4) Fetal Landmarks
5) Maternal Landmarks
Fetus
1) Positions
2) Presentations
3) Fetal Attitude
4) Fetal Landmarks
5) Maternal Landmarks
Position (Maternal)
1) Positions
2) Presentations
3) Fetal Attitude
4) Fetal Landmarks
5) Maternal Landmarks
1) Positions
2) Presentations
3) Fetal Attitude
4) Fetal Landmarks
5) Maternal Landmarks
Psyche
maternal psychological status
- Maternal psychological status
- Support: Partner, Doula
The 5 P’s of Labor
Power Passenger Passage Position Psyche