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| Occurs when the largest diameter of the presenting reaches or passes through the pelvic inlet. |
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| Relationship of the presenting part of an imaginary line drawn between the ischial spines of the maternal pelvis |
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| Flexion or extension of the fetal body and extremities. Relationship of fetal parts to one another |
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| RElationship of the cephalcaudal axis of the fetus to the cephalocaudal axis of the woman. |
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| Order of Charting Uterine Contractions |
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| Frequency, duration, intensity |
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| Beginning of one contraction, until the beginning of the next contraction |
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| Beginning of one contraction, until the end of the same contraction |
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| how intense a contraction is |
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Premonitory Signs of Labor
Lightening |
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| Baby moves down into the pelvis, and the woman can all of a sudden breathe |
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Contractions are at regular intervals
Contractions increase in FDI
Intensity increases with walking
Dilation and effacemnt are progressive |
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Contractions are irregular
Discomfort is in the abdomen
Walking as no effect, or lessesns contractions
Cervix does not change |
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Stage 1 of Labor and Birth
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