The Five P's of Labor Flashcards
Power: Uterine Contractions1) Evaluate (4)2) 3 ways to stimulate contractions
1) Frequency, Duration, Cervical dilation and Effacement2) Walking, change positions, medications
Passage:(4) Types of pelvic shapesWhich shape is the best for vaginal delivery
1) GynecoidAndroid- Resembles male pelvisAnthropid:Platypelloid
Passenger1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks
Fetus1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks
Position (Maternal)1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks
1) Positions2) Presentations3) Fetal Attitude4) Fetal Landmarks5) Maternal Landmarks
Psychematernal psychological status
-Maternal psychological status-Support: Partner, Doula
The 5 P’s of Labor
PowerPassengerPassagePositionPsyche