Theories of Labor Flashcards

1
Q

Uterine muscle stretching, which results in release of

A

prostaglandins.

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2
Q

Pressure on the cervix, stimulates ___which stimulates the release of

This is known as the Ferguson reflex

A

nerve plexus

oxytocin from the posterior pituitary

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3
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Oxytocin stimulation, which works together with prostaglandins to initiate

A

contractions.

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4
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Change in the ratio of estrogens to progesterone

A

(increasing estrogen in relation to progesterone stimulates uterine contractions).

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5
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which triggers contractions’ at a set point.

A

Placental age

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6
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which reduce progesterone formation and increase prostaglandin formation.

A

Rising fetal cortisol levels

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7
Q

labor begins before a fetus is mature

A

(preterm birth).

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8
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In others, labor is delayed until the fetus and the placenta have both passed beyond the optimal point for birth

A

(postterm birth).

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9
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  • a hallow organ when stretched to capacity contract and empty
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Uterine stretch theory

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10
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production of oxystosin from pesterior pituitary gland - contraction of the uterus

A

Oxytocin theory

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11
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progesterone inhibit uterine mortility. A devrease in progesterone - uterine contraction

A

Progesterone deprivation theory

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12
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Increase in prostaglandin synthesis- uterine contraction

A

Prostaglandin theory

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13
Q

Decrease in blood supply to the placenta - uterine contraction

A

theory of aging placenta

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14
Q

Placental ___ triggers initiation of
contractions.

A

aging and deterioration

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15
Q

in the fetal membranes (amnion and chorion)

A

prostaglandin

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16
Q

(the lining of the uterus).

A

decidua

17
Q

When ____stored in fetal
membranes is released at term, it is converted to
prostaglandin

A

arachidonic acid

18
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