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OB-Intrapartum

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signs of true labor dilatation (opening 0-10cm) of cervix; effacement (thinning 0-100%) of cervix; regular and consistent with increasing intensity over time
**longest stage of labor; begins with the first true contraction and ends with full dilation (opening) of the cervix; because this stage lasts so long, it is divided into three phases, each corresponding to the progressive dilation of the cervix **first stage of labor
**first phase of first labor stage: cervix dilates to from 0-3 cm, 25% or so effaced, 6-8 hrs, 5-30 min apart, last 30 sec each with mild to moderate contractions **early/latent phase
**second phase of first labor stage: cervix dilates from 4-7 cm, up to 75% or so effaced, 4-6 hrs, 3-5 min apart, last 45-60 sec each with moderate to strong contractions **active phase
**third phase of first labor state: cervix dilates from 8-10 cm, 100% effaced, up to 2hrs, 1 ½-2 min apart, last 60-90 sec each with intense, strong contractions **transition phase
**stage of labor? begins with complete cervical dilation (10 cm) and effacement and ends with the birth of the newborn **second stage of labor
**stage of labor? begins with the birth of the newborn and ends with the separation and birth of the placenta **third stage of labor
the relationship of the presenting part of fetus to the level of the maternal pelvic ischial spines; measured in cms and is referred to as a minus or plus, depending on its location above or below the ischial spines fetal/pelvic station
fetal/pelvic station? baby is high in pelvic cavity within the iliac crest negative numbers
fetal/pelvic station? head of baby equal, or "engaged", with ischial spines zero station
fetal/pelvic station? baby’s head is engaging through the pelvis past the ischial spines positive numbers
fetal/pelvic station? +4 pelvic station crowning of head
clear and odorless fluid; nitrazine test PH-alkaline; nurse’s action: first check fetal HR for distress or prolapsed cord rupture of membranes
a few weeks or hours prior to labor the fetus will drop into the pelvis; maternal breathing easier but more pressure on bladder (increased urinary frequency) lightening
a bag of clear, odorless fluid that maintains temperature and protects the fetus amniotic sac
a thinning out of the cervical tissue (0-100%) effacement
an opening of the cervix from 0-10 cm dilation
a stringy discharge that can be clear, pink, brown, or red in color mucus plug
a posterior fetal position causing back discomfort in labor back labor
placenta abnormally adheres to the myometrium placenta accreta
the body part of the fetus that enters the pelvic inlet first (the “presenting part”); this is the fetal part that lies over the inlet of the pelvis or the cervical os fetal presentation
occurs when the fetal buttocks or feet enter the maternal pelvis first and the fetal skull enters last; this abnormal presentation poses several challenges at birth breech presentation
the presenting part is usually the occipital portion of the fetal head cephalic presentation
the fetal shoulders present first, with head tucked inside; clinically, signs of this appear while woman is pushing as neonate's head slowly extends and emerges over perineum, but then retracts back into vagina (commonly referred to as the “turtle sign") shoulder presentation (or shoulder dystocia)
relationship of the long axis (spine) of the fetus to the long axis (spine) of the mother fetal lie
occurs when the long axis of the fetus is parallel to that of the mother (fetal spine to maternal spine side-by-side) longitudinal lie
occurs when the long axis of the fetus is perpendicular to the long axis of the mother (fetal spine lies across the maternal abdomen and crosses her spine); cannot be delivered vaginally transverse lie
fetal long axis is at an angle to the bony inlet, and no palpable fetal part is presenting; is usually transitory and occurs during fetal conversion between other lies; cannot be delivered vaginally oblique lie
artificial rupture of the fetal membranes; may be performed to augment or induce labor when the membranes have not ruptured spontaneously amniotomy
fetal head is too large to fit through the pelvic inlet for birth cephalopelvic disproportion
umbilical cord presents through the vagina for delivery prior to fetal head umbilical cord prolapse
**stage of labor? the first hour after delivery; recovery stage **fourth stage of labor
**fetal heart monitoring: normal pattern and no treatment needed; causes: uterine contractions/ fundal pressure/ vaginal exams (head compression); normal during stage 2 (pushing); Tx: facilitate delivery **early decelerations
**causes (umbilical cord compression): maternal position, cord around baby’s body parts, short/knotted or prolapsed cord, prolonged tachycardia, uterine tachysystole **variable decelerations
**Tx: change position (lateral), D/C oxytocin, O2 (8-10 LPM), notify MD, assess for cord prolapse, assist with birth **variable decelerations
**causes (uteroplacental insufficiency): anesthesia, placenta previa/abruptio, hypertensive disorders, DM, intra-amniotic infection, post maturity **late decelerations
**Tx: change position (lateral), correct maternal hypotension, IV fluids, D/C oxytocin, administer oxygen (8-10 LPM), internal monitoring, contact provider, may need C-section delivery **late decelerations
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