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True or False: Labor is defined as the onset of irregular painful contractions with progressive effacement and dilatation of the cervix
False
Give at least 2 criteria for normal labor
Mature Fetus 37-40 weeks (Single) Spontaneous expulsion Vertex is the presenting part Vaginal Delivery Time (not <3hour but not >18 hours) Complications??
Labor process for primigravida can last for how many hours?
12-18 hours
It is a sign of labor characterized by mucus mixed with blood or mucus plug
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What are the INFLUENTIAL FACTORS OF THE PROGRESS OF LABOUR
Power Passenger Passage Psyche
Starts with the onset of true labor contractions Ends when the cervix is fully dilated (10cm) Longest stage of labor
First Stage of Labor
Begins with the complete dilatation of the cervix Ends with the birth of the baby
Second Stage
The relation of the long axis of the fetus to that of the mother
Fetal Lie
Give the two fetal presentation
Cephalic and Breech
This movement occurs during descent and is brought about by the resistance felt by the baby's head against the soft tissues of the pelvis.
Flexion
What are the 7 cardinal movement in labor
ENGAGEMENT, DESCENT, FLEXION, INTERNAL ROTATION, EXTENSION, EXTERNAL ROTATION, EXPULSION
What is the another term for false labor?
Braxton Hicks
The manuever use to aid separation and expulsion of the placenta>
Brandts Andrew Maneuver
This procedure is being used to prevent untoward vaginal laceration.
Episiotomy
Give at least one management to prevent post partum hemorrhage
Use of oxytocin (given around the time of the anterior shoulder delivery, 10 units) Controlled cord traction Uterine massage
It characterize by a vaginal laceration with the injury to the vaginal ephitelium and vulva skin only
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