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9 Cards in this Set
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Attitude
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characteristic posture the fetus develops in the later months of pregnancy
fetus should form an ovoid mass that corresponds roughly to the shape of the uterine cavity back is convex as the fetus is folded/bent upon itself head is sharply flexed so that the chin is almost in contact with the chest |
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Dilation
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diameter of the opening of the cervix during labor as measured on vaginal examination
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Duration
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period of time the contractions last
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Doula
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supportive partner during birth and prenatal care
part of the "birth team" |
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Effacement
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Cervix preparing for delivery- softens, shortens, and thins
also known as, ripening or cervical thinning aided by baby descending the birth canal and is closer and closer to the cervix |
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Engagement
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a baby's hed moves down into the pelvic cavity- into cephalic presentation
relieves pressure from abdomen and eases breathing severely reduces bladder capacity increases pelvic floor and rectum pressure |
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Frequency
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how often are the contractions occurring?
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Intensity
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contractions "power"
typically contractions gain intensity leading to a peak before mom pushes and then contractions decrease and subside after "birthing" the placenta measured in mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) |
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Fetal Lie
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relation of the long axis of the fetus to that of the mother
either longitudinal or transverse rarely an oblique lie= axis cross at 45-degree angle always becomes longitudinal or transverse during labor |
