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premonitoring signs
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Braxton hicks
lightening increased secretions and bloody show nesting small weight loss rupture of the membranes |
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braxton hicks
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Painless irregular uterin contractions that gradually will increase in occurrence
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nesting
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burst of energy
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lightening
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descent of fetal head into the pelvis
occurs 2-4 weeks before birth or 1 day before birth puts pressure on the bladder, but makes it easier to breathe for the mom |
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Components of labor
5Ps |
passage
passenger powers-primary and secondary psyche placenta |
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Primary and secondary powers
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Primary- contractions that lead to effacement and dilation
Secondary- pushing efforts, position and walking |
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cardinal movements of labor
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Engagement
Descent Flexion Internal rotation Extension External rotation (restitution) Expulsion |
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Fetal monitoring during labor
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auscultation - external and internal- FHR=120-160
Palpations decelerations. |
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early decelerations
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require no interventions
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late decelerations
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interventions: change position, stop oxitocin, monitor FHR, admin O2, increase primary IV
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variable deceleration
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= fetal cord compression
no intervention, just close monitoring |
